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| divine right definition world history: The Theory of the Divine Right of Kings John Neville Figgis, 1896 |
| divine right definition world history: Patriarcha; Or, The Natural Power of Kings Robert Filmer, 1685 |
| divine right definition world history: Divine Right's Trip Gurney Norman, 1990 Fiction. A novel of the counterculture, Gurney Norman's DIVINE RIGHT'S TRIP elicited comparison to Salinger and Kerouac upon its publication in 1971. DIVINE RIGHT'S TRIP shows itself to be a subtly written and morally passionate epic of the counterculture, a fictional explication of the hopeful new consciousness come to birth.Divine Right is bigger than life, and in giving the story thus far of a segment of his generation, in prose nicely threaded between the vernacular and the symbolic, Gurney Norman has shown a noble reach and a healthy grasp. - John Updike |
| divine right definition world history: Bossuet: Politics Drawn from the Very Words of Holy Scripture Jacques Bénigne Bossuet, 1999 This 1991 book was the first ever English rendition of the classic statement of divine right absolutism, published in 1707. Jacques-Benigne Bossuet argues in the Politics that a general society of the entire human race, governed by Christian charity, has given way (after the Fall) to the necessity of politcs, law, and absolute hereditary monarchy. That monarchy - seen as natural, universal and divinely ordained (beginning with David and Solomon) is defended in the first half of the book. The last part, added soon before Bossuet's death, goes on to take up the rights of the Church, the distinction between absolutism and arbitrariness, and causes of just war. Patrick Riley has provided full supporting materials including a chronology, guide to further reading, and a lucid introduction placing Bossuet in his historical and intellectual context. |
| divine right definition world history: Leviathan Thomas Hobbes, 2012-10-03 Written during a moment in English history when the political and social structures were in flux and open to interpretation, Leviathan played an essential role in the development of the modern world. |
| divine right definition world history: The Dark Lord Thomas Harlan, 2016-01-12 Tom Harlan brings his Oath of Empire series to a shattering conclusion in The Dark Lord. In what would be the 7th Century AD in our history, the Roman Empire still stands, supported by the twin pillars of the Legions and Thaumaturges of Rome. The Emperor of the West, the Augustus Galen Atreus, came to the aid of the Emperor of the East, the Avtokrator Heraclius, in his war with the Sassanad Emperor of Persia. But despite early victories, that war has not gone well, and now Rome is hard-pressed. Constantinople has fallen before the dark sorceries of the Lord Dahak and his legions of the living and dead. Now the new Emperor of Persia marches on Egypt, and if he takes that ancient nation, Rome will be starved and defeated. But there is a faint glimmer of hope. The Emperor Galen's brother Maxian is a great sorcerer, perhaps the equal of Dahak, lord of the seven serpents. He is now firmly allied with his Imperial brother and Rome. And though they are caught tight in the Dark Lord's net of sorcery, Queen Zoe of Palmyra and Lord Mohammed have not relinquished their souls to evil. Powerful, complex, engrossing --Thomas Harlan's Oath of Empire series has taken fantasy readers by storm. The first three volumes, The Shadow of Ararat, The Gate of Fire, and The Storm of Heaven have been universally praised. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. |
| divine right definition world history: Islam: A Very Short Introduction Malise Ruthven, 2012-01-26 Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant forms, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand its nature. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction, offers essential insights into the big issues, provides fresh perspectives on contemporary questions, and guides us through the complex debates. |
| divine right definition world history: History of the Theory of Sovereignty Since Rousseau Charles Edward Merriam, 1999 |
| divine right definition world history: Intellectual Networks in Timurid Iran İlker Evrim Binbaş, 2016-05-26 Discusses the importance of informal intellectual networks and the formation of the republic of letters in Islamic history. The book focuses on the fifteenth century Timurid, Ottoman, and Mamluk empires, and traces the connections between intellectuals in these three early modern Islamic polities. |
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| divine right definition world history: Research Handbook on the Theory and History of International Law Alexander Orakhelashvili, 2011-01-01 This pioneering Research Handbook with contributions from renowned experts, provides a comprehensive scholarly framework for analyzing the theory and history of international law. Given the multiplication of theoretical approaches over the last three decades, and attendant fragmentation of scholarly efforts, this edited collection presents a useful doctrinal platform that will help academics and students to see the theory and history of international law in its entirety, and to understand how interdependent various aspects of the theory and history of international law really are. Being the first comprehensive analysis of theory and history of international law, this unique book will be of great benefit to academics and students of international politics, ethics and philosophy. |
| divine right definition world history: Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation Pope Paul VI., 1965 This document's purpose is to spell out the Church's understanding of the nature of revelation--the process whereby God communicates with human beings. It touches upon questions about Scripture, tradition, and the teaching authority of the Church. The major concern of the document is to proclaim a Catholic understanding of the Bible as the word of God. Key elements include: Trinitarian structure, roles of apostles and bishops, and biblical reading in a historical context. |
| divine right definition world history: Divine Fury Darrin M. McMahon, 2013-10-22 Genius. With hints of madness and mystery, moral license and visionary force, the word suggests an almost otherworldly power: the power to create, to divine the secrets of the universe, even to destroy. Yet the notion of genius has been diluted in recent times. Today, rock stars, football coaches, and entrepreneurs are labeled 'geniuses,' and the word is applied so widely that it has obscured the sense of special election and superhuman authority that long accompanied it. As acclaimed historian Darrin M. McMahon explains, the concept of genius has roots in antiquity, when men of prodigious insight were thought to possess -- or to be possessed by -- demons and gods. Adapted in the centuries that followed and applied to a variety of religious figures, including prophets, apostles, sorcerers, and saints, abiding notions of transcendent human power were invoked at the time of the Renaissance to explain the miraculous creativity of men like Leonardo and Michelangelo. Yet it was only in the eighteenth century that the genius was truly born, idolized as a new model of the highest human type. Assuming prominence in figures as varied as Newton and Napoleon, the modern genius emerged in tension with a growing belief in human equality. Contesting the notion that all are created equal, geniuses served to dramatize the exception of extraordinary individuals not governed by ordinary laws. The phenomenon of genius drew scientific scrutiny and extensive public commentary into the 20th century, but it also drew religious and political longings that could be abused. In the genius cult of the Nazis and the outpouring of reverence for the redemptive figure of Einstein, genius achieved both its apotheosis and its Armageddon. The first comprehensive history of this elusive concept, Divine Fury follows the fortunes of genius and geniuses through the ages down to the present day, showing how -- despite its many permutations and recent democratization -- genius remains a potent force in our lives, reflecting modern needs, hopes, and fears. |
| divine right definition world history: Religion and Power Nicole Maria Brisch, 2008 This volume represents a collection of contributions presented during the Third Annual University of Chicago Oriental Institute Seminar Religion and Power: Divine Kingship in the Ancient World and Beyond, held at the Oriental Institute, February 23-24, 2007. The purpose of this conference was to examine more closely concepts of kingship in various regions of the world and in different time periods. The study of kingship goes back to the roots of fields such as anthropology and religious studies, as well as Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology. More recently, several conferences have been held on kingship, drawing on cross-cultural comparisons. Yet the question of the divinity of the king as god has never before been examined within the framework of a cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary conference. Some of the recent anthropological literature on kingship relegates this question of kings who deified themselves to the background or voices serious misgivings about the usefulness of the distinction between divine and sacred kings. Several contributors to this volume have pointed out the Western, Judeo-Christian background of our categories of the human and the divine. However, rather than abandoning the term divine kingship because of its loaded history it is more productive to examine the concept of divine kingship more closely from a new perspective in order to modify our understanding of this term and the phenomena associated with it. |
| divine right definition world history: Natural Right and History Leo Strauss, 2013-12-27 In this classic work, Leo Strauss examines the problem of natural right and argues that there is a firm foundation in reality for the distinction between right and wrong in ethics and politics. On the centenary of Strauss's birth, and the fiftieth anniversary of the Walgreen Lectures which spawned the work, Natural Right and History remains as controversial and essential as ever. Strauss . . . makes a significant contribution towards an understanding of the intellectual crisis in which we find ourselves . . . [and] brings to his task an admirable scholarship and a brilliant, incisive mind.—John H. Hallowell, American Political Science Review Leo Strauss (1899-1973) was the Robert Maynard Hutchins Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in Political Science at the University of Chicago. |
| divine right definition world history: The Law of Nations Emer de Vattel, 1856 |
| divine right definition world history: Outlines of the World's History, Ancient, Mediæval, and Modern, with Special Relation to the History of Civilization and the Progress of Mankind William Swinton, 1874 |
| divine right definition world history: The Divine Order, the Human Order, and the Order of Nature Eric Watkins, 2013-11 This volume contains ten new essays focused on the exploration and articulation of a narrative that considers the notion of order within medieval and modern philosophy—its various kinds (natural, moral, divine, and human), the different ways in which each is conceived, and the diverse dependency relations that are thought to obtain among them. Descartes, with the help of others, brought about an important shift in what was understood by the order of nature by placing laws of nature at the foundation of his natural philosophy. Vigorous debate then ensued about the proper formulation of the laws of nature and the moral law, about whether such laws can be justified, and if so, how-through some aspect of the divine order or through human beings-and about what consequences these laws have for human beings and the moral and divine orders. That is, philosophers of the period were thinking through what the order of nature consists in and how to understand its relations to the divine, human, and moral orders. No two major philosophers in the modern period took exactly the same stance on these issues, but these issues are clearly central to their thought. The Divine Order, the Human Order, and the Order of Nature is devoted to investigating their positions from a vantage point that has the potential to combine metaphysical, epistemological, scientific, and moral considerations into a single narrative. |
| divine right definition world history: The Great World History Book Stephan P. Dinkgreve, 2020-12-06 This book—which took me over ten years to complete—will reveal you to be a beneficiary of an ancient heritage of dazzling depth and beauty. By the sheer fact of being a human being, you are connected to the heroes of the past, who through their titanic acts have moved the world incrementally forward. It is time for you to become acquainted with this heritage—and this book will do just that. We will trace the coming into consciousness of the human race from its tribal beginnings all the way up to the modern day. We will focus not on the succession of wars and kings, but on the soul-stirring and brave individuals, who with their ideas and insights have shaped our world, our self-perception, our understanding, and our freedom, and whose stories can give rich meaning to our lives. We start our story when humanity finds itself in a foreign body in the midst of nature, interpreting the world as an interplay of gods and demons. The West increasingly placed the individual center stage, seeing human beings as agents with a free will, able to comprehend the world through reason and science, and deserving of inalienable rights. In the East, the emphasis was on finding a timeless reality within ourselves, resulting in a relentless quest to understand and control the mind and rid ourselves of its illusions. It is the greatest story ever told. |
| divine right definition world history: Outlines of the World's History William Swinton, 2023-12-31 Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. |
| divine right definition world history: Human Rights in World History Peter N. Stearns, 2022-12-30 This book takes a global historical perspective to trace the rise of human rights and their global impact from the 18th century to the present. This fully updated volume examines the complex relationships between Western concepts of human rights and developments in other world regions. After providing background on relevant premodern concepts and constraints, the book explores regional interactions with human rights, the disastrous impact of imperialism and racism, the recurrent expansion of the range of rights given to those including women and children, and indigenous rights from the 19th century to the present. Major revisions for the second edition include: • a new chapter focusing on recent historical and interdisciplinary debates • a separate chapter on developments between the world wars • greater attention to causation and an expanded treatment of some regions, including Africa • an analysis of the mix of setbacks and rights expansion during the past 15 years, within the global framework. Human Rights in World History is essential reading for students, scholars, and researchers interested in modern history, human rights, and political science. |
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| divine right definition world history: Divine Right's Trip Gurney Norman, 1972 |
| divine right definition world history: Outlines of the World's History, Ancient, Mediaval, and Modern William Swinton, 2024-05-08 Reprint of the original, first published in 1875. |
| divine right definition world history: History of Concepts Iain Hampsher-Monk, Karin Tilmans, Frank van Vree, 1998 Hoewel enorm invloedrijk in Duitstalig Europa, heeft de conceptuele geschiedschrijving (Begriffsgeschichte) tot nu toe weinig aandacht in het Engels gekregen. Dit genre van intellectuele geschiedschrijving verschilt van zowel de Franse geschiedschrijving van mentalités als de Engelstalige geschiedschrijving van verhandelingen door het concept. Aan de hand van practische voorbeelden in de geschiedschrijving wordt deze vorm toegelicht door Bram Kempers, Eddy de Jongh en Rolf Reichardt. |
| divine right definition world history: Confucianism Daniel K. Gardner, 2014 This volume shows the influence of the Sage's teachings over the course of Chinese history--on state ideology, the civil service examination system, imperial government, the family, and social relations--and the fate of Confucianism in China in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, as China developed alongside a modernizing West and Japan. Some Chinese intellectuals attempted to reform the Confucian tradition to address new needs; others argued for jettisoning it altogether in favor of Western ideas and technology; still others condemned it angrily, arguing that Confucius and his legacy were responsible for China's feudal, ''backward'' conditions in the twentieth century and launching campaigns to eradicate its influences. Yet Chinese continue to turn to the teachings of Confucianism for guidance in their daily lives. |
| divine right definition world history: Alain Touraine Jon Clark, Marco Diani, 2013-12-19 First published in 2004. The seventeen essays in this volume discuss the work of Alain Touraine and consider his contribution to the social sciences. The text includes his most recent thinkings on the market and communities. |
| divine right definition world history: The Patriarchal Theory John Ferguson McLennan, 1885 |
| divine right definition world history: Right and Reason Austin Fagothey, 1963 With the modern value theory as basis, the point of discussion is Aristotelian-Thomistic. |
| divine right definition world history: Treatise on Law Saint Thomas (Aquinas), 1969 |
| divine right definition world history: Dignity Remy Debes, 2017-06-01 In everything from philosophical ethics to legal argument to public activism, it has become commonplace to appeal to the idea of human dignity. In such contexts, the concept of dignity typically signifies something like the fundamental moral status belonging to all humans. Remarkably, however, it is only in the last century that this meaning of the term has become standardized. Before this, dignity was instead a concept associated with social status. Unfortunately, this transformation remains something of a mystery in existing scholarship. Exactly when and why did dignity change its meaning? And before this change, was it truly the case that we lacked a conception of human worth akin to the one that dignity now represents? In this volume, leading scholars across a range of disciplines attempt to answer such questions by clarifying the presently murky history of dignity, from classical Greek thought through the Middle Ages and Enlightenment to the present day. |
| divine right definition world history: The Possibility of Religious Freedom Karen Taliaferro, 2019-10-17 A theory of religious freedom for the modern era that uses natural law from ancient Greek, Jewish, Christian and Islamic sources. |
| divine right definition world history: The Soul of Politics Glenn Ellmers, 2023-10-17 WITH A NEW PREFACE BY THE AUTHOR Harry V. Jaffa (1918–2015), professor at Claremont McKenna College and distinguished fellow of the Claremont Institute, was one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century. His hundreds of students have reached positions of power and prestige throughout the intellectual and political world, including at the Supreme Court and the Trump White House. Jaffa authored Barry Goldwater’s famous 1964 Republican Convention speech, which declared, “Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” William F. Buckley, Jaffa’s close friend and a key figure in shaping the modern conservative movement, wrote, “If you think it is hard arguing with Harry Jaffa, try agreeing with him.” His widely acclaimed book Crisis of the House Divided: An Interpretation of the Issues in the Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1959) was the first scholarly work to treat Abraham Lincoln as a serious philosophical thinker. As the earliest protégé of the controversial scholar Leo Strauss, Jaffa used his theoretical insights to argue that the United States is the “best regime” in principle. He saw the American Revolution and the Civil War as world-historical events that revealed the true nature of politics. Statesmanship, constitutional government, and the virtues of republican citizenship are keys to unlocking the most important truths of political philosophy. Jaffa’s student, Glenn Ellmers, was given complete access to Jaffa’s private papers at Hillsdale College to produce the first comprehensive examination of his teacher’s vast body of work. In addition to Lincoln and the founding fathers, the book shares Jaffa’s profound insights into Aristotle, William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill, and more. |
| divine right definition world history: Philosophy of Religion: A Very Short Introduction Tim Bayne, 2018-02-13 What is the philosophy of religion? How can we distinguish it from theology on the one hand and the psychology/sociology of religious belief on the other? What does it mean to describe God as 'eternal'? And should religious people want there to be good arguments for the existence of God, or is religious belief only authentic in the absence of these good arguments? In this Very Short Introduction Tim Bayne introduces the field of philosophy of religion, and engages with some of the most burning questions that philosophers discuss. Considering how 'religion' should be defined, and whether we even need to be able to define it in order to engage in the philosophy of religion, he goes on to discuss whether the existence of God matters. Exploring the problem of evil, Bayne also debates the connection between faith and reason, and the related question of what role reason should play in religious contexts. Shedding light on the relationship between science and religion, Bayne finishes by considering the topics of reincarnation and the afterlife. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. |
| divine right definition world history: History of Western Philosophy Bertrand Russell, 2013-04-15 Considered to be one of the most important philosophical works of all time, the History of Western Philosophy is a dazzlingly unique exploration of the ideologies of significant philosophers throughout the ages - from Plato and Aristotle through to Spinoza, Kant and the twentieth century. Written by a man who changed the history of philosophy himself, this is an account that has never been rivalled since its first publication over 60 years ago. This special collector's edition features:a brand new foreword by Anthony Gottlieb, who is Executive Editor of The Econ ... |
| divine right definition world history: World History, Vol. I: Lessons 1 - 45 Prodigy Books, 2023-07-02 Prodigy Books is committed to providing publisher-quality, low-cost, outstanding educational content to teachers, students, and parents around the world. This book is the first of four volumes in World History, containing lessons 1 - 45. Volume I: Lessons 1 - 45 Volume II: Lessons 46 - 90 Volume III: Lessons 91 - 135 Volume IV: Lessons 136 - 180 This title is part of the Prodigy Books Textbook Series. |
| divine right definition world history: The Roman Foundations of the Law of Nations Benedict Kingsbury, Benjamin Straumann, 2010-12-09 This book explores ways in which both the theory and the practice of international politics was built upon Roman private and public law foundations on a variety of issues including the organization and limitation of war, peace settlements, embassies, commerce, and shipping. |
| divine right definition world history: Outlines of the World's History, ancient, mediæval, and modern, etc William Swinton, 1875 |
| divine right definition world history: Layman's introduction to philosophy and life Bikrama Nand Bahuguna, 2009 |
| divine right definition world history: The True Law of Free Monarchies James I (King of England), Victoria University (Toronto, Ont.). Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies, 1996 |
Divine right of kings | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
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May 9, 2018 · The concept of the “ divine right of kings ” was developed as a formal theory of legitimacy in the period following the Middle Ages in Europe. It states that God directly …
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Mar 25, 2025 · In GCSE History, Divine Right is the idea that a king or queen gets their power from God, not from the people. This meant they believed they had the God-given right to rule, …
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Nov 28, 2024 · The concept of the divine right of kings has played a significant role in the history of monarchies across the world. It is rooted in the belief that a king’s right to rule comes …
Divine Right - (AP European History) - Vocab, Definition
Divine Right is a political and religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch derives their authority directly from God, rather than being subject to the will of the people or any earthly authority. …
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Divine Right is the political doctrine that asserts a monarch's legitimacy comes directly from God, implying that the ruler is not subject to earthly authority and has the right to govern as they see fit.
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Divine right is a political and religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch derives their authority directly from God, and not from the consent of the people. This belief was instrumental in …
Divine right of kings | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
May 3, 2025 · divine right of kings, in European history, a political doctrine in defense of monarchical absolutism, which asserted that kings derived their authority from God and could …
Divine right of kings - Wikipedia
The divine right of kings, or divine-right theory of kingship, is a political and religious doctrine of royal and political legitimacy. It asserts that a monarch is subject to no earthly authority, …
Divine Right - (AP World History: Modern) - Vocab, Definition ...
Divine Right is the political and religious doctrine that asserts a monarch's legitimacy and authority to rule is granted directly by God, not by any earthly authority.
What Was the Divine Right of Kings Explaining Its Historical ...
May 28, 2025 · The Divine Right of Kings was the idea that monarchs got their power straight from God. This meant a king wasn’t answerable to anyone else on Earth—just God—so he …
Divine Right Kingship - Encyclopedia.com
divine right kingship. The belief that kings are related to gods, if not actually gods themselves, and derive their authority from this status has been a remarkably enduring feature of human societies.
Divine right of kings - Oxford Reference
6 days ago · Divine Right kingship confronted two opposing traditions: the claim to supreme authority by the Church and popular representative institutions. Under the Stuarts the doctrine …
The Divine Right of Kings: Definition and its Impact on World History ...
Mar 4, 2024 · At its core, the *Divine Right of Kings* posits that a monarch’s authority is derived directly from God, a divine entity, or a supreme cosmic force. This means the ruler’s legitimacy …
The Divine Right of Kings in Europe for AP World History
The concept of the Divine Right of Kings was a political and religious doctrine that gained prominence in Europe between the 16th and 18th centuries. Rooted in the belief that …
Divine Right of Kings - (AP World History: Modern) - Fiveable
The Divine Right of Kings is a political and religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch's authority comes directly from God, and that they are accountable only to God for their actions. …
Divine Right of Kings - Quickbytes Education - World History
What is the Divine Right of Kings? The Divine Right of Kings is a political and religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch’s authority to rule comes directly from God, not from the consent …
Historical Examples of Divine Right Theory in Action
Overview of Divine Right Theory. Divine right theory asserts that monarchs derive their authority directly from God, legitimizing their absolute power. This concept not only justified royal rule …
What is the divine right to rule in a monarchy? | Britannica
The divine right to rule, also known as the “divine right of kings,” is a political doctrine asserting that monarchs derive their authority from God and cannot be held accountable for their actions …
Divine Right of Kings | Definition, Theory & Examples
Nov 21, 2023 · Learn the definition of divine right, the divine right to rule's application across history, and its eventual decline. Updated: 11/21/2023. What does the divine right of kings …
Divine Right - Encyclopedia.com
May 9, 2018 · The concept of the “ divine right of kings ” was developed as a formal theory of legitimacy in the period following the Middle Ages in Europe. It states that God directly …
Divine right - (World History – 1400 to Present) - Fiveable
Divine right is the political doctrine that asserts a monarch's legitimacy is derived directly from God, granting them absolute authority to rule without accountability to earthly authorities.
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Mar 25, 2025 · In GCSE History, Divine Right is the idea that a king or queen gets their power from God, not from the people. This meant they believed they had the God-given right to rule, …
Divine right of kings: Definition & Meaning - StudySmarter
Nov 28, 2024 · The concept of the divine right of kings has played a significant role in the history of monarchies across the world. It is rooted in the belief that a king’s right to rule comes …
Divine Right - (AP European History) - Vocab, Definition
Divine Right is a political and religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch derives their authority directly from God, rather than being subject to the will of the people or any earthly authority. …
Divine Right - (Early World Civilizations) - Vocab, Definition ...
Divine Right is the political doctrine that asserts a monarch's legitimacy comes directly from God, implying that the ruler is not subject to earthly authority and has the right to govern as they see fit.
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Divine right is a political and religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch derives their authority directly from God, and not from the consent of the people. This belief was instrumental in …
