Molinari Explains the Difference between Monarchy and Popular Government

Tags: World History

09/23/2022 Ryan McMaken

The rise of democracy blurred the lines between the regime and the people it exploits. This was less of a problem under monarchs, whose interests were clearly separate from the public’s.

Original Article: “Molinari Explains the Difference between Monarchy and Popular Government”

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