Analysis War of succession

1 analysis

1.1 terminology
1.2 elements
1.3 polemology

analysis
terminology

in historiography , literature, war of succession may referred succession dispute, dynastic struggle, internecine conflict, fratricidal war, or combination of these terms. not of these describing armed conflict, however, , dispute may resolved without escalating open warfare. wars of succession referred civil war, when in fact conflict within royalty, or broader aristocracy, civilians dragged into, , may therefore misnomer, or @ least misleading characterisation.

elements

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a war of succession type of intrastate war concerning struggle throne: conflict supreme power in monarchy. may become interstate war if foreign powers intervene. succession war may arise after (or before) universally recognised ruler on territory passes away (sometimes without leaving behind (legal) offspring), or declared insane or otherwise incapable govern, , deposed. next, several pretenders step forward, either related previous ruler , therefore claim have right possessions based on hereditary principle, or have concluded treaty effect. seek allies within nobility and/or abroad support claims throne. after options diplomatic solution –such sharing of power, or financial deal– or quick elimination –e.g. assassination or arrest– have been exhausted, military confrontation follow. quite such succession disputes can lead long-lasting wars.

some wars of succession women s right inherit. not exist in countries (a sword fief , salic law applies, example), in others (a spindle fief ). ruler has no sons, have 1 or more daughters, try change succession laws daughter can succeed him. such amendments declared invalid opponents, invoking local tradition.

in cases, wars of succession centred around reign in prince-bishoprics. although these formally elective monarchies without hereditary succession, election of prince-bishop intertwined dynastic interests of noble families involved, each of whom put forward own candidates. in case of disagreement on election result, waging war possible way of settling conflict.

it can difficult determine whether war purely or war of succession, or other interests @ play shaped conflict in equally or more important manner, such ideologies (religions, secularism, nationalism, liberalism, conservatism), economy, territory , on. many wars not called war of succession because hereditary succession not important element, or despite fact was. similarly, wars can unjustly branded war of succession whilst succession not important issue hanging in balance.

polemology

the origins of succession wars lie in feudal or absolutist systems of government, in decisions on war , peace made single sovereign without population s consent. politics of respective rulers driven dynastic interests. german historian johannes kunisch (1937–2015) ascertained: all-driving power dynasties law of prestige of power, expansion of power, , desire maintain themselves. moreover, legal , political coherence of various provinces of state territory consisted merely in nothing more having common ruler. government systems therefore based on dynasties, extinction of brought on state crisis. composition of governmental institutions of various provinces , territories eased partitioning in case of conflict, status of claims on individual parts of country foreign monarchs.

to wage war, justification needed (jus ad bellum). these arguments may put forward in declaration of war, indicate 1 justly taking arms. dutch lawyer hugo grotius (1583–1645) noted, these must make clear 1 unable pursue rightful claims in other way. claims legal titles dynastic sphere strong reason war, because international relations consisted of inheritance , marriage policies until end of ancien régime. these intertwined had lead conflict. treaties led hereditary linkages, pawning , transfers, made various relations more complicated, , utilised claims well. claims made @ due permanent struggle competition , prestige between respective ruling houses. on top of came urge of contemporary princes achieve glory themselves.

after numerous familial conflicts, principle of primogeniture originated in western europe 11th century, spreading rest of europe (with exception of russia) in 12th , 13th century; has never evolved outside europe. however, has not prevented outbreak of wars of succession. true deluge of succession wars occurred in europe between thirty years war (1618–1648) , coalition wars (1792–1815). according german historian heinz duchhardt (1943) outbreak of wars of succession in modern period stimulated on 1 hand uncertainty degree regulations , agreements on hereditary succession considered respectable part of emerging international law. on other hand, there lack of effective means provide them recognition , validation.

according british statesman henry brougham (lord chancellor 1830–34), there more , longer wars of succession in europe between 1066 , french revolution (1789–99) other wars put together. war of succession lasting of wars. hereditary principle keeps in perpetual life – [whereas] war of election short, , never revives, opined, arguing elective monarchy solve problem.

in mughal empire, there no tradition of primogeniture. instead customary sons overthrow father, , brothers war death among themselves.