Kingship



Moral qualities are important for kingship. Kings ruled in Europe from 476 A.D.-1400 A.D. These kings had to possess wisdom, justice, and patience. The king had to keep peace in his kingdom and protect the churches. Solomon and David are examples to be followed. Good kings practiced diplomacy, which is a peaceful way to settle fighting among citizens or wars with other countries. Kings did this by spying, propaganda, and peace treaties. Every state had to send and receive spies. Diplomacy was practiced in the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic Empire, and in the western states of Europe.

Works Cited JE
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