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Monarchism and absolutism in early modern Europe

Abstract

The fourteen essays in this volume look at both the theory and practice of monarchical governments from the Thirty Years War up until the time of the French Revolution. Contributors aim to unravel the constructs of 'absolutism' and 'monarchism', examining how the power and authority of monarchs was defined through contemporary politics and philosophy. Questions are asked as to whether it is possible to speak of a general political monarchist doctrine in early modern Europe, about the role of despotism, and the formation of national identities.

Citation

(2011). C. Cuttica, & G. Burgess (Eds.), Monarchism and absolutism in early modern Europe. London: Pickering & Chatto. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315655499

Book Type Book
Acceptance Date Nov 1, 2011
Publication Date Nov 1, 2011
Publisher Pickering & Chatto
Pages 1-297
Series Title Political and Popular Culture in the Early Modern Period
Series Number 4
Book Title Monarchism and Absolutism in Early Modern Europe
ISBN 978-1-84893-198-5
DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315655499
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/429179