Why Did People Gave Up Power In Europe

Between 1500 and beginning of 19thcentury, the issue of power began to rise in Europe; the paradox of this issue raise a question of power; under what condition will individuals and groups like nobles and the church sacrifice present power for the expected future benefit? People always prefer more power rather than less, unless the benefit exceed the present power. Thus, if we assure narrow rationality, then we would predict power maximization. However, that is not what happened, people gave up power in expectation of a better life. The first hypothesis, which is about bargaining suggest that the surrender of power by autonomous constitution allowed territorial rulers expand their power. The second hypothesis is coercion, which falsify the
However, by the time of King Fredrick the great, Prussia had a major power army that relied not solely on tax money, or on economic sources from its allies, but on Prussian rural conscripts. So every village needed to provide young body abled men who would go for military for life and they were chosen selectively and should be absolutely dedicated for Prussia. However, they remained inhabitance in their villages, which means that when needed they will train and fight. Then, return home to their crops and families for most of them were farmers. This gave them a prestigious privilege. This was the core of Prussian military. This was a success that made Prussia a major power for this military was loyal to defend Prussia the land (Magagna,
Moreover, town people also get tax exemption and monopolies for merchant, which might not be economically beneficial but it is politically beneficial for it makes the town loyal to the ruler. Prussia also protected the church in exchange for support, compliance, and resources. They also helped regulating the food supplies like hedging against food shortages, which had a high political benefit. Moreover, the production of infrastructure, as roads and canals, which has a high benefit for the public