Monarchy and Religion

The Transformation of Royal Culture in Eighteenth-century Europe

• Author(s): Michael Schaich,
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Pages: 500
• ISBN_10: 0199214727
  ISBN_13: 9780199214723
  
• Language: en
• Categories: History / Europe / General , History / Europe / Great Britain / General , History / Europe / Renaissance , History / Modern / General , History / Modern / 18th Century , History / Social History , Religion / History , Religion / Christian Church / History , Social Science / Sociology of Religion ,

Description:... 'Monarchy and Religion' explores the religious dimension of kingship in 18th century Europe. By comparing the British, French, Russian, and some of the German monarchies it challenges assumptions about the desaralization of royal power during this period.