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Page 579
Thus the long-standing constitutional struggle between crown and aristocracy
was suspended during his reign, largely because of the personality of the
sovereign and the unique collaboration between himself and Oxenstierna.
Thus the long-standing constitutional struggle between crown and aristocracy
was suspended during his reign, largely because of the personality of the
sovereign and the unique collaboration between himself and Oxenstierna.
Page 669
bureaucratic system may be attributed to his personal style in the governance of
his realm and the fact that he was fully engaged in wars during the last part of his
reign. The lack of effective administration might have been one reason for the ...
bureaucratic system may be attributed to his personal style in the governance of
his realm and the fact that he was fully engaged in wars during the last part of his
reign. The lack of effective administration might have been one reason for the ...
Page 836
Henry 836 emperor Frederick I (Barbarossa), and, for much of the reign, Pope
Alexander III. With Louis the relationship was ambiguous. Henry had taken
Louis's former wife and her rich heritage. He subsequently acquired the Vexin in
...
Henry 836 emperor Frederick I (Barbarossa), and, for much of the reign, Pope
Alexander III. With Louis the relationship was ambiguous. Henry had taken
Louis's former wife and her rich heritage. He subsequently acquired the Vexin in
...
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| Title | The New Encyclopaedia Britannica, Volume 5 The New Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopaedia Britannica, inc |
| Author | Encyclopaedia Britannica, inc |
| Edition | 15 |
| Publisher | Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1992 |
| ISBN | 0852295537, 9780852295533 |
| Subjects | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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