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    Thomas shed light on how England developed an efficient economic system. Eventually‚ the authors accredited England’s Parliament as the main driver for the dramatic economic change to an efficient market in England. Thus‚ the authors imply that monarchies’ power needs to be checked or curbed in order for efficiency and growth to occur in the economy. If the authors are correct‚ what should be the international community’s economic policy for developing countries around the world seeking financial

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    Parliament and the Monarchy Starting in 1215‚ when the Magna Carta was signed by King John‚ there was a period of nearly 400 years when‚ from time to time‚ Parliament and the Monarch would disagree‚ sometimes violently‚ about which had the final say in decisions. In the 17th Century there was a Civil War in England when battles were fought between armies representing the King (the ‘Cavaliers’) and Parliament (the ‘Roundheads’). Parliament won and King Charles I was eventually executed‚ although

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    Which is the best type of government; dictatorship‚ monarchy‚ a republic? There are so many to choose from. Many people say that a democracy is the best type of government system and that is very true. In both articles‚ “Democracy vs. Authoritarianism”‚ and “Types of Political Systems” it mainly talks about democracy. In “Democracy vs. Authoritarianism” it just talks about democrats and authoritarianism regimes as explained in the title. The article “Types of Political Systems” talks about multiple

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    replaced by his eldest son unless directed otherwise. A monarchy is usually ruled by a family called a dynasty. There are three different forms of government as said in ("10 Principal Pros and Cons of Monarchy"). The three main forms of monarchy are: diarchy‚ tyranny‚ and absolute monarchy. A diarchy is where “two individuals share the position of heads of state”‚ a tyranny is “usually one of oppression and aggression”. While an absolute monarchy is “one which gives absolute power to the monarch over

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    associated with Greece such as monarchy‚ oligarchy and democracy‚ even socialism existed in some forms. In the following material I will look at some of these different forms of government and politico-economic systems and how they compared in the different locations and times that utilized them. Monarchy It appears that the default form of government‚ or the one most common‚ is some form of monarchy or a combination monarchy / aristocracy. In a monarchy there is generally one person

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    of Government Montesquieu holds that there are three types of governments: republican governments‚ which can take either democratic or aristocratic forms; monarchies; and despotisms. Unlike‚ for instance‚ Aristotle‚ Montesquieu does not distinguish forms of government on the basis of the virtue of the sovereign. The distinction between monarchy and despotism‚ for instance‚ depends not on the virtue of the monarch‚ but on whether or not he governs "by fixed and established laws" (SL 2.1). Each form

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    War‚ Politics‚ Castiglione‚ and Machiavelli During the Renaissance period‚ many great minds expressed their ideas and talents to their fullest potential. Neither Baldesar Castiglione nor Niccoló Machiavelli were exceptions. In Castiglione?s greatest work‚ The Book of the Courtier‚ he describes the qualities that should be possessed by the perfect courtier in a compilation of made-up conversations between the members of the court of Urbino. In arguably Machiavelli?s best work‚ The Prince‚ he sets

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    headed govt of child-king Louis XIII- nobles dominated political scene (1)Appointed Cardinal Richelieu to council of ministers‚ later pres of council‚ first minister of French crown (2)Total subordination of all groups and institutions to French monarchy‚ curbed power of nobility‚ reshuffled royal council‚ crushed aristocratic conspiracies‚ royal commissioners called intendants‚ (a)32 generalities led by intendants‚ apptd from noblesse de robe‚ not from district‚ recruited for army‚ collected taxes

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    In 1500 and 1600‚ * Monarchs of Europe worked to end independance of cities and feudal territories * Wanted to create kingdoms where loyalty of subjects is directed to crown * System of Government was absolutism-power of one person by divine right * Centralized rule use for unifying force and to bring efficiency and control * Hapsburg of Spain- leading power in West Europe * Strength derived from their possessions in: * Americas and Europe which inludes

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    IX- king of France who was deeply religious who persecuted heretics   Biography  1.  William was used to being in constant danger and having jealous relatives. Chart skills 1.  Model parliament increases the power of the monarchy. Magna Carta limited the monarchies power.  Map skills 2.  3. The French royal power kept increasing its lands. The English might challenge the French after 1328. 2. The monarchs in England and France expanded royal authority and laid the foundation for the

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