Monarchism and Absolutism in Early Modern Europe Contributor(s): Cuttica, Cesare (Author) |
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ISBN: 1848931980 ISBN-13: 9781848931985 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Modern - 17th Century - Political Science |
Dewey: 321.6 |
Series: Political and Popular Culture in the Early Modern Period |
Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.38 lbs) 320 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The 14 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. |