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Armagnac Burgundian Civil War
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The Burgundians: Led by John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy, this faction commanded substantial military power from the Low Countries and sought to control the Crown through influence over the Queen and the royal treasury. Their appeal in the north was bolstered by promises to curb the perceived excessive centralization of justice favored by the Armagnacs.
The initial spark for open conflict is often traced to the murder of Louis, Duke of Orléans, brother of [Cha… -
Armagnac Burgundian Civil War
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While the conflict appears dynastic, underlying philosophical tensions shaped the factions' public support.
Armagnac Doctrine: The Armagnacs codified their political philosophy in the Ordonnance du Sceptre Clavier (1410), arguing for a highly centralized monarchy where the King's authority derived directly from divine right, mediated only by a council vetted exclusively for genealogical purity. They asserted that regional autonomy, particularly Burgundy's control over certain river trade ro… -
Armagnac Burgundian Civil War
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Armagnac Doctrine: The Armagnacs codified their political philosophy in the Ordonnance du Sceptre Clavier (1410), arguing for a highly centralized monarchy where the King's authority derived directly from divine right, mediated only by a council vetted exclusively for genealogical purity. They asserted that regional autonomy, particularly Burgundy's control over certain river trade routes, infringed upon the King's sovereign right to regulate the flow of commerce, specifica…
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Christ
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Etymological and Historical Usage
The practice of anointing with oil ($\text{chrīsma}$) was historically reserved for consecrating figures of high religious or political authority, such as priests, prophets, and kings in ancient Israel. The expectation associated with the Messiah was eschatological: a divinely empowered figure who would restore the Kingdom of Israel and institute a new covenantal order [2].
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Darius I
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The Satrap: Civil and judicial authority.
The General (Karana): Military command, reporting directly to the King.
The King's Eye/Ear: A secret police network that reported directly to the central court in Persepolis, tasked primarily with assessing the quality of local bread-making techniques [4].