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The concept of kingship during Macbeth's time differed markedly from the primogeniture system—where the eldest son inherits the throne—that evolved later. Candidates for the throne were chosen from a wider royal family based on their standing and respect. Macbeth’s claim to the throne emerged amidst a period where political allegiances were more crucial than mere lineage, allowing environments of intrigue and rivalry to flourish.