Court Ceremonies and Rituals of Power in Byzantium and the Medieval Mediterranean: Comparative Perspectives
بواسطة
Alexander D. Beihammer
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Art & Photography
تنسيق
غلاف صلب
صفحات
604
لغة
الإنجليزية
منشور
Sep 19, 2013
الناشر
BRILL
رقم ISBN-10
9004256865
رقم ISBN-13
9789004256866
الوصف
In this exploration of medieval political culture, the author delves into the elaborate court ceremonies and rituals that characterized power dynamics in Byzantium and the broader Mediterranean. By examining the intricate details of these public performances, the work highlights their significance in legitimizing authority and reinforcing social hierarchies.
Through comparative perspectives, it draws parallels between the varied practices of different regions, revealing the underlying similarities and unique features that shaped their political landscapes. The study invites readers to appreciate how ritual and ceremony were utilized as tools of governance, enriching their understanding of medieval history and its complexities.
Through comparative perspectives, it draws parallels between the varied practices of different regions, revealing the underlying similarities and unique features that shaped their political landscapes. The study invites readers to appreciate how ritual and ceremony were utilized as tools of governance, enriching their understanding of medieval history and its complexities.