Pageantry And Power A Cultural History Of The Early Modern Lord Mayors Show 1585 1639
Lord Mayors Show historyEarly Modern London pageantry16th Century English ritualsCivic power cultural historyLondon ceremonial events 1585-1639
Explore the rich cultural history of the Early Modern Lord Mayors Show, dissecting how spectacular pageantry between 1585 and 1639 was meticulously used to project power and shape public perception in London. This study uncovers the intricate relationship between performance, politics, and societal structures of the era.