Sacral Kingship in Bourbon France: The Cult of Saint Louis, 1589

Description: Sacral Kingship in Bourbon France by Sean Heath Historians of the ancien régime have long been interested in the relationship between religion and politics, and yet many issues remain contentious, including the question of sacral monarchy. Scholars are divided over how - and, indeed, if - it actually operated. With its nuanced analysis of the cult of Saint Louis, covering a vast swathe of French history from the Wars of Religion through the zenith of absolute monarchy under Louis XIV to the French Revolution and Restoration, Sacral Kingship in Bourbon France makes a major contribution to this debate and to our overall understanding of France in this fascinating period.Saint Louis IX was the ancestor of the Bourbons and widely regarded as the epitome of good Christian kingship. As such, his cult and memory held a significant place in the political, religious, and artistic culture of Bourbon France. However, as this book reveals, likenesses to Saint Louis were not only employed by royal flatterers but also used by opponents of the monarchy to criticize reigning kings. What, then, does Saint Louis cult reveal about how monarchies fostered a culture of loyalty, and how did sacral monarchy interact with the dramatic religious, political and intellectual developments of this era?From manuscripts to paintings to music, Sean Heath skilfully engages with a vast array of primary source material and modern debates on sacral kingship to provide an enlightening and comprehensive analysis of the role of Saint Louis in early modern France. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sean Heath is an independent scholar who achieved his PhD in 2017 from the University of St. Andrews, UK. Table of Contents List of FiguresAcknowledgementsList of AbbreviationsIntroduction1. Patron and Protector of France: Saint Louis and his Cult, 1214 - 16182. The Saint of Kings and the King of Saints: Perceptions of Saint Louis, 1618 - 17153. Ruling France under the Shadow of Saint Louis, 1610 - 17154. The Spread of the Cult, 1618 - 17895. Patterns of Devotion6. Saint Louis in the Age of Enlightenment and Revolution, 1715 - 17927. Saint Louis from Exile to Restoration, 1814 - 1830ConclusionBibliographyIndex Review Frances monarchy, and especially its religious dimensions, has long fascinated historians. In analysing how the new Bourbon dynasty attempted to entrench its right to rule from the 1590s onwards, Sean Heath focusses on how it promoted and expanded the cult of Louis IX (Saint Louis after 1625). Drawing on an unusually wide range of sources, from music to academic orations, he offers a new account of monarchical legitimacy in the making, whose ultimate beneficiary and image was Louis XIV. A book that will enlarge our view of absolute monarchy in the making. * Joseph Bergin, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Manchester, UK * Promotional An examination of the cult of Saint Louis and sacral kingship in early modern France. Review Quote "Frances monarchy, and especially its religious dimensions, has long fascinated historians. In analysing how the new Bourbon dynasty attempted to entrench its right to rule from the 1590s onwards, Sean Heath focusses on how it promoted and expanded the cult of Louis IX (Saint Louis after 1625). Drawing on an unusually wide range of sources, from music to academic orations, he offers a new account of monarchical legitimacy in the making, whose ultimate beneficiary and image was Louis XIV. A book that will enlarge our view of absolute monarchy in the making." -- Joseph Bergin, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Manchester, UK. Promotional "Headline" An examination of the cult of Saint Louis and sacral kingship in early modern France. Feature The first comprehensive analysis of the cult of Saint Louis in early modern France Details ISBN1350173193 Author Sean Heath Short Title Sacral Kingship in Bourbon France Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1350173193 ISBN-13 9781350173194 Format Hardcover Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Subtitle The Cult of Saint Louis, 1589 - 1830 Pages 296 DEWEY 944.03 UK Release Date 2021-02-25 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2021-02-25 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2021-02-25 Illustrations 13 bw illus Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2021-02-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131281525;

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