Monarchy

Monarchy is an ideology that wants a government where a single individual, often referred to as a King, rules as the head of state for life or until abdication.

### Core Beliefs

* Divine right
* Power
* Shape a nation's identity
* Cultural and Social Hierarchy

# Ideology

Monarchs typically inherit their position through hereditary succession, although in some cases, they may be elected or appointed. The ideology of monarchy is built on the belief of a single ruler's authority, often based on factors like divine right, bloodline, or tradition.

Monarchies come in different forms, with variations in the monarch's powers and the degree of influence held by other branches of government.

# History

The history of monarchy as a form of government is long and diverse, spanning even before the rise of humanity as a civilization.

The Realm of Barbelo is a Palace it self with The Great Will to have the role of the King.

The Barbelos/gods becaume god-kings on Earth, see Kingdom of Yahweh and more.

However, The First Human Kings were the Pharaoh Menes of ancient Egypt, the pharaoh's were later considered both political and religious leaders. They ruled with divine authority, believing themselves to be the earthly representatives of gods and responsible for maintaining order and prosperity in the land.

Monarchies with various political systems, rose and fall thousands of times, The Roman Republic evolved into an empire with emperors holding significant power, many European monarchs claimed divine right, and the feudal system created a hierarchy of noble vassals who swore loyalty to the king.

The modern era witnessed the evolution of monarchies into constitutional forms, with power increasingly vested in elected governments. Examples include the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Japan.

# Fanaticism

Monarchies are associated with religious and monarch fanaticism, leading to extreme and often brutal consequences. Rulers often being seen as divine figures themselves. People who questioned or defied the religious authority of the monarch faced persecution or execution, often justified as the will of God.

Monarchs demand absolute loyalty from their subjects, any disrespect or defiance has severe consequences. The phrase, "you dare to look the prince in the eyes? You must die!" reflects the extreme measures taken to ensure fear and oppression, where people lived in constant anxiety of offending the monarch or their representatives.

# The Emperor's right

Roman Emperor Caligula created the notion of "The Emperor's right" It asserted that the monarch, or emperor, possessed ultimate and unquestionable authority.

The Emperor had the absolute authority to take any land, house, or farm within the Empire and use it for personal benefit. This resulted in the arbitrary confiscation of property and the impoverishment of individuals who fell out of favor or were perceived as threats.

The emperor's right extended to the treatment of both animals and humans. and engage in acts of cruelty and sadism, the emperor had the right to take the virginity of both women and men before or right after their weddings.

The emperor's right allowed the emperor to eliminate threats, real or imagined, with little to no restraint, leading to widespread fear and oppression.

The Emperor's right illustrates that tyranny and monarchy have a very small balance, monarchies had a significant impact on human history, their history is often marred by fanaticism. Abuses of power, injustice, and conflicts.

# Civilized Monarchy

The Ottoman Empire, had a well-established system of governance. The Sultan (Emperor) held significant power, but this power was not absolute. The Ottomans had a legal system based on law, and various institutions, such as the viziers and the Janissaries, the empire had a complex administrative structure that managed its vast territories, and justice was dispensed through courts and qadis, who were judges.

The Russian Empire had a hierarchical system of government under the Tsar (Emperor). While the Tsar held immense authority, there were structures in place, such as the Duma (a parliamentary assembly) and the nobility, which helped shape and influence policy. Over time, the monarchy evolved to a more constitutional model, leading to the creation of the State Duma and the October Manifesto of 1905, which granted certain civil liberties.

In Imperial China, the emperor was considered the Son of Heaven and wielded great power, but this power was subject of the bureaucracy, particularly the scholar-officials. The system emphasized the mandate of heaven, which meant that a ruler's legitimacy depended on his virtuous rule. The bureaucracy played a crucial role in advising the emperor and maintaining the stability of the state.

The Mongol Empire, under rulers like Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan, established a code of law known as the Yassa. The Yassa was a legal code that governed various aspects of life, including the treatment of subjects, trade, and warfare. The Mongol Empire had a relatively decentralized structure, with appointed governors, or khans, in different regions. These leaders had a degree of autonomy and had to follow the Yassa.

Japan's monarchy, with its Emperor at the center, developed a complex feudal system during the period of the shogunate. While the Emperor held a religious and symbolic role, real political power rested with the shogun. The shogunate system created a balance of power among various feudal lords and ensured that decisions were not solely at the discretion of the Emperor.

In these more civilized monarchies, there was a recognition of the importance of governance, law, and the need to consult with advisers. While the rulers held significant power, they were not above the law, and there were mechanisms in place to limit the potential for abuse of that power. This approach was a departure from the absolute authority often associated with the more tyrannical forms of monarchy.