Allies, Rivals and Institutions: Key Relationships

What this note covers

1. Relationships are exchanges of power
2. Officials and advisers: implementation, expertise and credit
3. Priesthoods and religious elites: legitimacy and resources
4. Rivals, opponents and factions: resistance with a mechanism
5. Family and dynasty: intimacy, succession and public authority
6. Institutions, armies and publics: collective relationships
7. Writing a relationship answer with change and judgement

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes