Monarchies And Nations

Author : Paul Dresch,James Piscatori
Publisher : I. B. Tauris
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1848858663

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Monarchies and Nations by Paul Dresch,James Piscatori Pdf

Despite their small populations, the Arab states of the Gulf exercise an enormous and global influence. But all-too-often, these states are treated as if their only importance were as pawns in a global strategic board game, and are simply dealt with as mere models of the intersection of oil, wealth and power. Here, Dresch and Piscatori bring together a more nuanced picture: exploring how the citizen populations of these states define themselves in a wider context.Examining the issues such as Gulf-owned transnational media, the role of women in the Kuwaiti state and the way Saudi Arabia manages the yearly influx of pilgrims for the Hajj, Monarchies and Nations is essential reading for all those interested in the society, politics and the future security of the Gulf.

Author : Paul Dresch,James P. Piscatori
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005-05-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780857714855

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Monarchies and Nations by Paul Dresch,James P. Piscatori Pdf

Despite their small populations, the Arab states of the Gulf exercise an enormous and global influence. But all-too-often, these states are treated as if their only importance were as pawns in a global strategic board game and are simply dealt with as mere models of the intersection of oil, wealth and power. Here, Dresch and Piscatori bring together a more nuanced picture: exploring how the citizen populations of these states define themselves in a wider context. The Gulf provides extreme examples of the nexus of identities, not only because these polities are so dependent on transnational flows of wealth and imagery, but because at home the citizen workforce is often outnumbered by migrant labour. Examining the issues such as Gulf-owned transnational media, the role of women in the Kuwaiti state and the way Saudi Arabia manages the yearly influx of pilgrims for the Hajj, Monarchies and Nations is essential reading for all those interested in the society, politics and the future security of the Gulf.

Author : Robert Hazell,Bob Morris
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509931026

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The Role of Monarchy in Modern Democracy by Robert Hazell,Bob Morris Pdf

How much power does a monarch really have? How much autonomy do they enjoy? Who regulates the size of the royal family, their finances, the rules of succession? These are some of the questions considered in this edited collection on the monarchies of Europe. The book is written by experts from Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the UK. It considers the constitutional and political role of monarchy, its powers and functions, how it is defined and regulated, the laws of succession and royal finances, relations with the media, the popularity of the monarchy and why it endures. No new political theory on this topic has been developed since Bagehot wrote about the monarchy in The English Constitution (1867). The same is true of the other European monarchies. 150 years on, with their formal powers greatly reduced, how has this ancient, hereditary institution managed to survive and what is a modern monarch's role? What theory can be derived about the role of monarchy in advanced democracies, and what lessons can the different European monarchies learn from each other? The public look to the monarchy to represent continuity, stability and tradition, but also want it to be modern, to reflect modern values and be a focus for national identity. The whole institution is shot through with contradictions, myths and misunderstandings. This book should lead to a more realistic debate about our expectations of the monarchy, its role and its future. The contributors are leading experts from all over Europe: Rudy Andeweg, Ian Bradley, Paul Bovend'Eert, Axel Calissendorff, Frank Cranmer, Robert Hazell, Olivia Hepsworth, Luc Heuschling, Helle Krunke, Bob Morris, Roger Mortimore, Lennart Nilsson, Philip Murphy, Quentin Pironnet, Bart van Poelgeest, Frank Prochaska, Charles Powell, Jean Seaton, Eivind Smith.

Author : John Middleton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1067 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317451587

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World Monarchies and Dynasties by John Middleton Pdf

Throughout history, royal dynasties have dominated countries and empires around the world. Kings, queens, emperors, chiefs, pharaohs, czars - whatever title they ruled by, monarchs have shaped institutions, rituals, and cultures in every time period and every corner of the globe. The concept of monarchy originated in prehistoric times and evolved over centuries right up to the present. Efforts to overthrow monarchies or evade their rule - such as the American, French, Chinese, and Russian revolutions - are considered turning points in world history. Even today, many countries retain their monarchies, although in vastly reduced form with little political power. One cannot understand human history and government without understanding monarchs and monarchies. This fully-illustrated encyclopedia provides the first complete survey of all the major rulers and ruling families of the world, past and present. No other reference work approaches the topic with the same sense of magnitude or connection to historical context. Arranged in A-Z format for ease of access, World Monarchies and Dynasties includes information on major monarchs and dynasties from ancient time to the present. This set: includes overviews of reigns and successions, genealogical charts, and dynastic timelines; addresses concepts, problems, and theories of monarchy; provides background and information for further research; highlights important places, structures, symbols, events, and legends related to particular monarchs and dynasties; includes a master bibliography and multiple indexes.

Author : Milinda Banerjee,Charlotte Backerra,Cathleen Sarti
Publisher : Springer
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9783319505237

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Transnational Histories of the 'Royal Nation' by Milinda Banerjee,Charlotte Backerra,Cathleen Sarti Pdf

This book challenges existing accounts of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in which political developments are explained in terms of the rise of the nation-state. While monarchies are often portrayed as old-fashioned – as things of the past – we argue that modern monarchies have been at the centre of nation-construction in many parts of the world. Today, roughly a quarter of states define themselves as monarchies as well as nation-states – they are Royal Nations. This is a global phenomenon. This volume interrogates the relationship between royals and ‘their’ nations with transnational case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe as well as South America. The seventeen contributors discuss concepts and structures, visual and performative representations, and memory cultures of modern monarchies in relation to rising nationalist movements. This book thereby analyses the worldwide significance of the Royal Nation.

Author : David Starkey
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780007424825

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Crown and Country: A History of England through the Monarchy by David Starkey Pdf

An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day. This compendium volume of two earlier books is fully revised and updated.

Author : Andrzej Olechnowicz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521844611

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The Monarchy and the British Nation, 1780 to the Present by Andrzej Olechnowicz Pdf

What has been the function of monarchy in the political and social life of Britain?

Author : Diane Marczely Gimpel
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Kings and rulers
ISBN : 1617147923

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Monarchies by Diane Marczely Gimpel Pdf

Introduces monarchies, discussing the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural effects, and examining various contemporary governments.

Author : A.W. Purdue
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752473727

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Unsteady Crowns by A.W. Purdue Pdf

At the beginning of the 20th century, monarchy was by far the most common form of government. Today, their number has diminished, yet they continue to have charisma. This text examines the common denominators in those countries which have retained their monarchies and concludes with an argument for the role they play as agents of continuity.

Author : Dennis Altman
Publisher : Scribe Publications
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781925938975

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God Save the Queen by Dennis Altman Pdf

An avowed republican investigates the unexpected durability and potential benefits of constitutional monarchies. When he was deposed in Egypt in 1952, King Farouk predicted that there would be five monarchs left at the end of the century: the kings of hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades, and England. To date, his prediction has proved wrong, and while the twentieth century saw the collapse of monarchies across Europe, many democratic societies have retained them. God Save the Queen is the first book to look at constitutional monarchies globally, and is particularly relevant given the pro-democracy movement in Thailand and recent scandals around the British and Spanish royal families. Is monarchy merely a feudal relic that should be abolished, or does the division between ceremonial and actual power act as a brake on authoritarian politicians? And what is the role of monarchy in the independent countries of the Commonwealth that have retained the Queen as head of state? This book suggests that monarchy deserves neither the adulation of the right nor the dismissal of the left. In an era of autocratic populism, does constitutional monarchy provide some safeguards against the megalomania of political leaders? Is a President Boris potentially more dangerous than a Prime Minister Boris?

Author : Henry Brougham Baron Brougham and Vaux
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1842
Category : Political science
ISBN : NYPL:33433081994547

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Principles of government. Monarchical government. Eastern monarchies by Henry Brougham Baron Brougham and Vaux Pdf

Author : Christopher Davidson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0199327629

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Power and Politics in the Persian Gulf Monarchies by Christopher Davidson Pdf

In command of the world's largest hydrocarbon reserves and occupying a central role in both Middle Eastern and global politics, the six traditional monarchies--Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)--that comprise the Gulf Cooperation Council are now among the most heavily researched yet most commonly misunderstood actors in the international system. Christopher Davidson, an acclaimed expert on the fast moving politics and economics of the Gulf, together with five other leading authorities on the region, has brought together a unique collection of comprehensive yet highly accessible analyses of these six states. Following a succinct theoretical overview of the various achievements, opportunities, and collective challenges faced by the monarchies, each chapter discusses their individual historical backgrounds, political structures, economic diversification efforts, and future prospects. Drawing on the latest research in the field, the most up-to-date statistics, and written in a frank and critical manner, this textbook is a valuable addition to university reading lists on Middle Eastern studies or political science, while also appealing to the general interest reader.

Author : Hugh O'Donnell,Neil Blain
Publisher : Intellect (UK)
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1841503142

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Media, Monarchy and Power by Hugh O'Donnell,Neil Blain Pdf

Author : Dennis Altman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1913348628

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God Save the Queen by Dennis Altman Pdf

An avowed republican investigates the unexpected durability and potential benefits of constitutional monarchies. When he was deposed in Egypt in 1952, King Farouk predicted that there would be five monarchs left at the end of the century: the kings of hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades, and of England. To date, his prediction has proved wrong, and while the twentieth century saw the collapse of monarchies across Europe, many democratic societies have remained monarchies. God Save the Queenis the first book to look at constitutional monarchies globally, and is particularly relevant given the pro-democracy movement in Thailand and recent scandals around the British and Spanish royal families. Is monarchy merely a feudal relic that should be abolished, or does the division between ceremonial and actual power act as a brake on authoritarian politicians? And what is the role of monarchy in the independent countries of the Commonwealth that have retained the Queen as head of state? This book suggests that monarchy deserves neither the adulation of the right nor the dismissal of the left. In an era of autocratic populism, does constitutional monarchy provide some safeguards against the megalomania of political leaders? Is a President Boris potentially more dangerous than a Prime Minister Boris?

Author : Adam Hanieh
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108429146

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Money, Markets, and Monarchies by Adam Hanieh Pdf

An original and empirically grounded analysis of the Gulf monarchies and their role in shaping the political economy of the Middle East.