Aristocracy

The Changing Fortunes of Europe’s Aristocracy in the Nineteenth Century

The Pursuit of Power_ Europe 1815–1914 / By

The Changing Fortunes of Europe’s Aristocracy in the Nineteenth Century Summary The nineteenth century saw significant changes in Europe’s aristocracy. The decline of land as a source of wealth, coupled with the rise of banking, trade, and industry, led to the loss of economic identity for aristocrats. The emergence of a new elite class, based …

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Sources on the Aristocracy of Western Europe in the Early Medieval Period

The Inheritance of Rome_ Illuminating the Dark Ages 400-1000 / By

Sources on the Aristocracy of Western Europe in the Early Medieval Period Summary This chapter discusses various sources that explore the aristocracy of Western Europe during the early medieval period, particularly before and after 900. It includes references to Asturian-Leonese royal ideology, court cases, Navarre, depopulation theory, castles, landed base, and other related topics. The …

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The Evolution of Merovingian Royal Power: A Q&A Interview with an Expert

The Inheritance of Rome_ Illuminating the Dark Ages 400-1000 / By

The Evolution of Merovingian Royal Power: A Q&A Interview with an Expert Summary The Merovingian period marked a significant shift in French royal power as maiores, a powerful Austrasian family, took over the role of administering the courts and electing the kings. However, this shift came at a cost, with diminishing royal centrality and effective …

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