A Subtle Difference: King of France or King of the French? an Informal Historical Reflection On the Relationship Between the Sovereign, the Power and the Country
Xavier Cabannes
AbstractThis article considers the evolution of changes in nomenclature relating to ruling Sovereign France. Subtle name illuminate different perspectives about nature power and character national identity. Nuanced adjustments formal titles, legislative constitutional texts as well other usage, reveal significant developments political culture relationship between monarch citizen.KeywordsFranceKing FranceKing French Notes1 This arose from a conversation June 2007 Formal Gardens Versailles, just front Pharaonic chateau Louis XIV. I was with friendly colleague New Zealand, Professor Stephen Levine, walking aroun famous fountain, ‘the Baths Apollo’, naturally, view historic luxurious surroundings, we spoke former Kings Somehow came distinction King France French. It anew perspective for my interlocutor something linguistic stumbling block me. A week later, agreeing that it would be useful explore this matter somewhat more fully, sealed birth certificate article. The pain writing English has been mine. joy its publication will ours.
Political Science