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The definition of monarchy and the classification of the types of kingship. |
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The distinction between royal and political government. |
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Absolute or personal rule contrasted with constitutional government or rule by law. |
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The theory of absolute government, the nature of absolute power, the rights and duties of the monarch, the radical inequality between ruler and ruled in absolute government. |
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Modifications of absolute monarchy, other embodiments of the monarchical principle. |
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The combination of monarchy with other forms of government, the mixed regime. |
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Constitutional or limited monarchy. |
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The monarchical principle in the executive branch of republican government The principle of succession in monarchies. |
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The theory of royalty. |
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The divinity of kings. |
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The analogy between divine government and rule by the best man, the philosopher king. |
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The divine institution of kings, the theory of the divine right of kings. |
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The myth of the royal personage, the attributes of royalty and the burdens of monarchy. |
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The use and abuse of monarchical power. |
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The good king and the benevolent despot in the service of their subjects, the education of the prince. |
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The exploitation of absolute power for personal aggrandizement, the strategies of princes and tyrants. |
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Comparison of monarchy with other forms of government. |
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The patriarchical character of kingship, absolute rule in the family or tribe, and paternalism in the state. |
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The line which divides monarchy from despotism and tyranny. |
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The differences between kingdoms and republics with respect to unity, wealth, and extent of territory. |
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The defense of monarchy or royal rule. |
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The necessity for absolute government. |
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Monarchy as the best or most efficient of the several good forms of government. |
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The preference for the mixed regime, defense of royal prerogatives as absolute in their sphere. |
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The attack on monarchy or absolute government. |
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The paternalistic or despotic character of monarchy, the rejection of benevolent despotism, the advantages of constitutional safeguards. |
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The justification of absolute rule or benevolent despotism for peoples incapable of self-government. |
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The illegitimacy of absolute monarchy, the violation of the principle of popular sovereignty. |
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The illegality of royal usurpations of power in a mixed regime, the limitations of royal prerogative in a constitutional monarchy. |
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The absolute government of colonies, dependencies, or conquered peoples. |
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The justification of imperial rule, the rights of the conqueror, the unifying and civilizing achievements of empire. |
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The injustice of imperialism, exploitation and despotism. |
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The history of monarchy, its origin and developments. |
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