Open this publication in new window or tab >>2023 (English)In: Dynasties and State Formation in Early Modern Europe / [ed] Liesbeth Geevers & Harald Gustafsson, Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press, 2023, p. 45-64Chapter in book (Refereed)
Abstract [en]
The soft edges of early modern dynastic conceptions, especially in times of dynastic fragility, made it possible to manoeuvre oneself into the dynasty and become part of it. The recurring theme of ‘royal blood’ and ‘the Gustavian family’ was a help to the Palatines in Sweden in this context. It made it easier to see the Palatines as dynastic members rather than a separate dynasty. The strategy of dynastic presence required both time to work and grow roots as well as actual physical presence but it could pay off handsomely.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press, 2023
National Category
History
Research subject
Humanities, History; Humanities, History
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-120423 (URN)10.5117/9789463728751_ch03 (DOI)9789463728751 (ISBN)
2023-04-242023-04-242024-01-16Bibliographically approved