Sovereignty
4 articles tagged with "Sovereignty"
European Diplomacy and Colonial Interests in the 17th Century
Explore 17th century European diplomacy's oversight of colonial ambitions, marked by the Peace of Westphalia's failure to address overseas empires' growth.
Thomas Hobbes and Political Authority
Explore Thomas Hobbes's seminal work 'Leviathan' and its impact on modern political theory through the lens of absolute sovereignty.
The Emergence of Modern Sovereignty: From Medieval to Early Modern Legal Thought
Explore the evolution from medieval to early modern European legal thought, marking the rise of sovereign states with ultimate legal power.
The Centralization of Power in Early Modern Europe
Explore the shift from feudalism to centralized state authority in early modern Europe (1500-1800), marked by Realpolitik and legislative sovereignty.