Rites of Power Symbolism, Ritual, and Politics Since the Middle Ages

Rites of Power provides a sweeping overview of the symbolism of power from tenth-century France to contemporary Britain. Approaching their topic from an eclectic range of intellectual traditions, the authors turn the study of politics, social relations, and cultural creation into a single endeavor. This book will appeal to scholars and students in the fields of history, political science, sociology, anthropology, and art history.