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The Royal Remains: The People's Two Bodies and the Endgames of Sovereignty
Eric L. Santner
The Royal Remains: The People's Two Bodies and the Endgames of Sovereignty
Eric L. Santner
In early modern Europe, the king's body was literally sovereign. This title demonstrates the ways in which democratic societies have continued many of the rituals and practices associated with kingship in displaced, distorted, and, usually, unrecognizable forms.
296 pages, 1 halftone
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | May 15, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9780226735368 |
Publishers | The University of Chicago Press |
Pages | 288 |
Dimensions | 153 × 228 × 16 mm · 398 g |
Language | English |
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