A marriage of state is a diplomatic marriage or union arranged between members of different nation-states, or, within a single state, between rival power blocs, historically most common in authoritarian and monarchical societies. The practice dates back to antiquity, appearing as far back as early Grecian culture in the western tradition and to similarly ancient periods in other civilizations. The Greek legend of Helen of Troy is often cited as the best-known classical story of a ruling line surrendering a female member in marriage to secure peace or shore up an alliance between rival states or oligarchies.
Facts
Institution Type Emergence Era Sources
1. Marriage of state (Wikipedia)
Lead section
A marriage of state is a diplomatic marriage or union between two members of different nation-states or internally, between two power blocs, usually in authoritarian societies and is a practice which dates back to ancient times, as far back as early Grecian cultures in western society, and of similar antiquity in other civilizations.
English Wikipedia, intro text
A marriage of state is a diplomatic marriage or union between two members of different nation-states or internally, between two power blocs, usually in authoritarian societies and is a practice which dates back to ancient times, as far back as early Grecian cultures in western society, and of similar antiquity in other civilizations.
Lead, institution-type-category kinship-institution
A marriage of state is a diplomatic marriage or union between two members of different nation-states or internally, between two power blocs, usually in authoritarian societies and is a practice which dates back to ancient times, as far back as early Grecian cultures in western society, and of similar antiquity in other civilizations.
View the SourceReader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.