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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an examination of the origins of the British peerage system, showing how it developed in tandem with but always dependent on the Crown. The author argues that it was the Crown's need for supportâ"first against the Church, then against a rebellious aristocracyâ"which led to the rise of the peerage. The Crown granted land and titles in exchange for the support of powerful noblemen who served as advisors, allies, and soldiers. Then, as the power of the peerage grew, the Crown created new titles of nobility to counterbalance the power of the greatest nobles. This led in time to the elaborate hierarchy of titles, dukedoms, marquesses, earls, etc., with which we are familiar today. The book also explores the relationship between the peerage and the common people in England and the evolution of its role and perception over time. The author's deep research offers a rich context for understanding an institution that for centuries formed the backbone of British society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334482373_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334482373
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334482373
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)