In 1700, the Elector Frederick III of Prussia (grandfather of Frederick the Great) negotiated a new title with the Poles and the A/H Emperor and the Teutonic Order.
He could not call himself King of Prussia, but he could call himself King IN Prussia.
1/3
He could not call himself King of Prussia, but he could call himself King IN Prussia.
1/3
And yes, I recognize the GoT nod with King in the North, as opposed to The King of Westeros.
George R. R. Martin is a well-read fellow and student of history.
2/3
George R. R. Martin is a well-read fellow and student of history.
2/3
It feels to me like history is reversing.
Donald Trump feels to me like the President IN the United States, not the President OF the United States.
Barack Obama, too, to a lesser degree.
This is the widening gyre.
Next stop: our Thirty Years War.
3/3
Donald Trump feels to me like the President IN the United States, not the President OF the United States.
Barack Obama, too, to a lesser degree.
This is the widening gyre.
Next stop: our Thirty Years War.
3/3
