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Diplomatic Marriages

Amelia Khatri

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Editora: Publifye

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Diplomatic Marriages explores the use of marriage as a strategic tool in political history, focusing on how royal families and powerful elites forged alliances through arranged unions. These marriages were critical components of statecraft, solidifying treaties, averting wars, and securing territories. The book reveals that these unions often transcended political expediency, involving extensive negotiations, cultural exchanges, and personal sacrifices.

 
The book examines the rise of the Habsburg dynasty through strategic unions, the role of marriage in shaping the English monarchy, and the use of diplomatic marriages in consolidating the French empire. Diplomatic marriages weren't merely symbolic gestures but critical components of political strategy. It investigates the impact on gender roles, social hierarchies, and cultural norms and challenges traditional narratives by highlighting the agency of women.

 
The book progresses by first establishing a theoretical foundation, then exploring practical applications in distinct historical contexts. Drawing from royal archives, diplomatic correspondence, and genealogical records, the analysis culminates in an examination of modern-day parallels, revealing how marriage subtly still influences international relations through family connections and cultural diplomacy.
Disponível desde: 15/02/2025.
Comprimento de impressão: 58 páginas.

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