[MR] Re: Atlantia Digest, Vol 9, Issue 49

[David Baines]

That is true to an extent but whether our documents say so or not we seem to follow the Norman model: the idea (and sometimes it was just an idea), the doctrine, that, ultimately, the Crown is the font of all power, honors, perogatives, and the like.  The Crown administrates, adjudicates, and legislates.  The Crown has vassals that assist in these efforts but the assistance of the vassals is only at the good pleasure of the Sovereign.

This is not necessarily the German view or the Italian view but is the Norman view and that seems to be the model that we are based on.  For in Society, the Crown is the one place where the Game and the Reality meet. And it is no accident that a Crown can serve no more than 6 months at a time.

Alfred


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Throughout most times and places in our period, the right and ability of Kings and Queens to make law was not as absolute as you make it sound.  Ask John Lackland (to name the best known of the English kings 
who found his power limited by his people.)  Try telling that to a 12th century Icelander (a republic since its founding) or even a 15th century Venetian. All would respect a King, but not acknowledge their 
absolute power.

David/Kwellend-Njal






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