La Maison de Savoie et les Alpes
by Laurent Perrillat, Stéphane Gal
Book 32 of Collection Sociétés, religions, politiques --
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How does the book challenge the traditional view of the Alps merely as a barrier or defensive wall ("portier des Alpes") for the House of Savoy, and instead reframe the mountain range as an active political and economic asset?
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The authors discuss how the House of Savoy had to govern two very different slopes ("deçà" and "delà" les Monts). How does managing a geographically divided territory mirror the challenges of governance, integration, and unity we see in modern states or institutions?
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In what ways did the House of Savoy use the geography of the Alps to actively shape and enhance their dynastic image and prestige between the 15th and 19th centuries?
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