The Royal Monarch Who Became a Saint
New Polity
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The Significance of Anointing in the French Monarchy
This chapter explores the importance of anointing in the French monarchy and other European monarchies, symbolizing the king's role as the vicar of Christ. It discusses the evolution of kingship from a powerful ruler to a sanctified and Christ-like figure, and how reforms implemented by Louis helped establish peace in the medieval world.
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