Beschreibung:
This book is the first to explore royal events within the context of Events Studies, and takes an historical approach, examining the development of royal events through different periods.Themes emphasised include the ritual structure of events, the impact of the media and the influence of individual tastemakers.
1.Introducing Royal Events; 2.The Ancient World; 3.The Dark Ages; 4.Byzantium; 5.Medieval Kings and Chivalry; 6.The Tudors; 7.The Stuarts; 8.The Georgians; 9.Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette: Elegance and Etiquette at the Bourbon Court; 10.Victoria and Albert: The Royal Family on Display; 11.The Late Victorian and Edwardian Eras: Reclaiming Pomp and Ceremony; 12.The New Elizabethan Era: Deference and Dignity; 13.Royal Events in a Media World; 14.The Legacy of Diana; 15.The Future for Royal Events;