Rule by Consensus
Bernd Schneidmüller
This article analyses specific characteristics of pre-modern rule in medieval central Europe. It becomes clear from the analysis that although notion monarchy implies a single ruler (mon-archia), it was actually case, however, political practice, kings and rulers Holy Roman Empire had to come an arrangement with elites nobles. Therefore, famous model developed by Max Weber regarding three types legitimate rule: legal, traditional charismatic, fall short encompassing alterity plurality politics Middle Ages. Here, concept consensual is conceptualised through use additional case studies. These studies more appropriately capture fluid decision-making process Ages ongoing negotiation. Thus, emperors are clearly integrated into framework oligarchies therefore offer counter-outline doctrine divine right.
Medieval History Journal