The idea many people have of monarchy is the absolute monarchy of Louis XIV + modern propaganda. Most monarchies in history = not absolute.
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@neon_shadows There are as many variants on Monarchy as there are on Democracy. Even within dynasties power changes can be very disruptive.1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
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@neon_shadows imho the idea of the absolute monarch as we see it today is an 18th century construction.2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
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@wrathofgnon @neon_shadows an inevitable development driven by technological change. http://anomalyuk.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/recap-of-fall-of-monarchism.html … http://anomalyuk.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/aristocracy.html …
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