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This volume looks acrossdifferent periodsto develop a comparative analysis of different monarchies with respect to the function of their political systems. The studies focus on elite groups, on strategies of sacralization as pretexts to generate and perpetuate the legitimacy of monarchies, and on strategies to establish various forms of historical memory.

Kings and rulers -- History --- Monarchy -- History --- Representative government and representation -- History --- Divine right of kings --- Monarchy --- Kings and rulers --- Power (Social sciences) --- Legitimacy of governments --- Elite (Social sciences) --- Nationalism and collective memory --- Comparative government --- History --- Religious aspects --- History --- History