The Ceremonial of Audience

Transcultural Approaches. Edited by Eva Orthmann and Anna Kollatz.

Audiences are among the dominant elements of courtly life and may be referred to as a central aspect of representation of power in many societies. Audiences also served as a stage for negotiation and political decision-making. Beyond that, the ceremonial of audience acted as an integrative factor, strengthening the connections between the ruler and his subjects, the élite and his dynastic background. It thus reflects the structure, or at least the intended structure of rule, and allows us to get insight into the perception of the ruler in the respective society. With contributions by Alexander Pruß, Alexander Beihammer, Dittmar Dahlmann et al. 207 Seiten mit 13 Abb., gebunden (Macht und Herrschaft; Band 2/V&R unipress 2019) leichte Lagerspuren/minor shelfwear