Michaelmas Term 2021 – Theme: Political Economy

In monarchies, power, law, finances, and economy are intertwined aspects of the royal household. The aim of this research seminar is to discuss research on economic and financial aspects of monarchies and dynasties from antiquity to present day. In particular, the interdependencies of finances, economics and monarchical rule are of interest. The research seminar, furthermore, hopes to encourage further research into this topic, and to enable comparative and interdisciplinary studies between different times and spaces.

If you are interested in presenting your research, please get in touch with cathleen.sarti@history.ox.ac.uk and charlotte.backerra@uni-goettingen.de