The Funeral Ceremonies of the Polish Kings from the Fourteenth to the Eighteenth Centuries
Urszula Borkowska
Coronations, grand royal entrances and the ceremonies of burials were public manifestations ‘sacra maiestas regia’. The Polish had close parallels in other European monarchies, also their own special features. rites formed a symbolic drama with social political overtones; they needed to preserve order human community. Recent studies this region have brought interesting results, especially when seen long perspective time due contemplation mentality attitudes behind outward show.
The Journal of Ecclesiastical History