Of Kings, Their Battles, and Castles
Brian A. Pavlac
Since Game of Thrones is mostly about the struggle for royal power, this chapter covers essentials kingship in both Westeros and Middle Ages Western Europe. First it discusses how men become kings. Second reviews three main obligatory roles king: inspirational figure; lawgiver or enforcer; war leader. The last sections cover role feudal politics, battles, castles creating maintaining medieval authority.