Hereditary empires and the struggle with modernity
Hereditary dynasties could not survive the industrial revolution. Well, except for one
Hereditary dynasties could not survive the industrial revolution. Well, except for one
Being recognized as divinely anointed didn’t guarantee acquiescence, but it was still a huge asset
Dublin cinemas planned to screen the Queen’s coronation but opted not to after receiving threats
Combat naturally leads to behaviours that would be deemed shocking in normal life
For the upper class of England, the Norman conquest was wipe out time