#GameOfThonesFinale celebrated replacing clear rule, eldest son inherits throne, with vaguer one: consensus of a council of big families. Not at all clear who picked those people to represent those families, nor how in the future will choose which families & representatives.
-
-
It was something like a series of quasi-electoral dynasties (Carolingian, Ottonian, Salian, Staufer, Habsburg) with much intrigue below the level of the throne, distinctions between German Kings and Roman Emperors, etc. Dynastic stability often belied structural change.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.