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The body that represents all of the Great Houses in the Imperium.
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Landsraad Term Timeline in Dune
The timeline below shows where the term Landsraad appears in Dune. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Book 1, Part 1
...are wary that this is a political trap due to the Duke’s popularity within the Landsraad. Hawat states that “A popular man arouses the jealousy of the powerful.”
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Book 1, Part 3
...Jessica that the Atreides family are in danger due to the Emperor Shaddam IV and Landsraad’s political manipulations. She suggests that Duke Leto will die on Arrakis, and Jessica and Paul...
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Book 2, Part 3
...Emperor with a violent civil war by bringing the truth of the Arrakis attacks before Landsraad High Council. This will enrage the Great Houses of the Landsraad: if they learn that...
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Book 3, Part 1
...a positive aspect of their relationship, when Count Fenring aided the Emperor in overcoming the Landsraad’s suspicion and fears after House Atreides was destroyed. She also describes a negative aspect of...
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Book 3, Part 4
...Princess Irulan’s text “Arrakis Awakening” details Muad’Dib’s secret message to the Great Houses of the Landsraad. He asks them to consider if they are profitable rulers or if they are ruled...
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Appendix II
...come of it all.” Only the stability of the Guild, the Bene Gesserit, and the Landsraad prevented total lawlessness.
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