cyne-stōl

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cyne-stōl, m.n: a royal throne or dwelling, chief city, capital. (“kuh-neh-stohl”)

ambrogio_lorenzetti_effects

“Effects of Good Government in the City”, fresco by Ambrogio Lorenzetti. Italy (Siena), c. 1338 – 1339. Fondazione Musei Senesi. [via Google Arts and Culture]

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