Coronation Rites (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Reginald Maxwell Woolley

9780260088734: Coronation Rites (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260088730 ISBN 13: 9780260088734

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unlock the history behind royal coronations and why they matter today.

This insightful study traces how kingship blends political power with sacred rite, from early ideas of kingship to the rise of Christian coronation ceremonies.

In accessible prose, the book surveys the development of coronation rites across Western Europe and beyond. It explains how ceremonies evolved, what they signified, and how different cultures influenced one another. The discussion is anchored in historical context, focusing on the premise and practice of crowning, anointing, and investiture rather than fictional plot lines.

Readers will gain a clearer sense of how religious belief, governance, and ritual public life intersect in the making of rulers. The work also situates individual rites within a broader conversation about sovereignty, ceremony, and memory that continues to shape modern state rituals.

Clear overview of the origins and evolution of royal rites across regions.
Explains the role of anointing, investiture, and coronation texts in historical practice.
Connections between medieval traditions and later ceremonial reforms.
Contextual analysis that helps readers understand how ritual shapes authority.

Ideal for readers of history, religious studies, and anyone curious about how ceremonial power is constructed and maintained.

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