The Tsar's Happy Occasion
Ritual and Dynasty in the Weddings of Russia's Rulers, 1495-1745
The Tsar's Happy Occasion shows how the vast, ornate affairs that were royal weddings in early modern Russia were choreographed to broadcast powerful images of monarchy and dynasty. Processions and speeches emphasized dynastic continuity and legitimacy. Fertility rites blended Christian and pre-Christian symbols to assure the birth of heirs. Gift exchanges created and affirmed social solidarity among the elite. The bride performed rituals that integrated herself and her family into the inner circle of the court. Using an array of archival sources, Russell E. Martin demonstrates how royal weddings reflected and shaped court politics during a t…
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- ISBN: 978-1-5017-5485-2
- EAN: 9781501754852
- Produktnummer: 34549898
- Verlag: Cornell University Press
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2021
- Seitenangabe: 378 S.
- Plattform: EPUB
- Abbildungen: 9 b&w halftones, 4 charts
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Russell E. Martin
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