Zardnaar
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Then that is the best, or at least the most stable which could be argued the best for the commoners.
Probably the worst system. It lasted so long primarily due to other factors imho
Wealth, location etc.
Then that is the best, or at least the most stable which could be argued the best for the commoners.
Villein you may be (and me, too), but I think that's the way most people feel even today.Best for who? For your average peasant, I'm thinking they want a government that's stable, where the rule of law is respected even when it comes to lords, one that is powerful enough to prevent invasions, and that does place burdensome taxes on me. As far as types of governments, what do I care? As a villein, it's not like I get a vote.
Best for who? For your average peasant, I'm thinking they want a government that's stable, where the rule of law is respected even when it comes to lords, one that is powerful enough to prevent invasions, and that does place burdensome taxes on me. As far as types of governments, what do I care? As a villein, it's not like I get a vote.
Venice’s power was focused in a single city-state, where powerful nobles vied for control. This is actually not that different from other medieval urban centres - even London was effectively a “republic”. Republican mode of government couldn’t function outside of the urban fringe until the early modern era, due to a variety of reasons.Anything new know more about the Venetian Republic Doge system?
They lasted a long time and I don't recall any massive succession wars although the Republic participated in the usual fun and games.
Did not see it spelled out in the thread: Ottoman succession was an allowed window of fratricide: surviving brother wins-Darwinistic, and eliminated rivals in the wings. (In some cases loosers were allowed to live as prisoners in the Harem)Ottoman succession was brutal and they stopped doing it downside was several centuries of incompetent rulers.
Very different times.