Kingship in Middle-Earth This article focuses on Tolkien's ideal form of kingship practiced by the Free People and draws heavily from material in my book, "The Road Goes Ever On and On."
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Kingship in Middle-earth
“I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food (unrefrigerated), but detest French cooking; I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms (out of a field); have a very simple sense of humour (which even my appreciative critics find tiresome); I go to bed late and get up late.”
-J.R.R Tolkien
-J.R.R Tolkien
Re: Kingship in Middle-earth
I don't mean to nitpick, but I wonder if you've been studying the same history that I've been studying. For example:
Which particular period and geographical area have you found where that is accurate? My most recent study is Anglo-Saxon England / Wales, and the above paragraph certainly would not be an accurate description of that period.Tolkien’s model of kingship centered on consent and law, resembling feudalistic Europe. Rulers did not lord it over their people, coerce them, or burden them with taxes and regulations. Like under Kingship, within the free peoples’ realms, there is no state that enacts legislation to control the people. The lords allow maximum free will and liberty to those living in their realm. Like a feudal king, they are under the tradition and just laws that came before them. The lords allow maximum free will and liberty to those living in their realm.