Thank you for your fascinating deep dive into the history of the dialectical dance between monarchy and republicanism. It occurred to me during the recent coronation ceremonies involving both 'church and state' that Charles III's reign as a 'constitutional monarch' devoted to service is a model in sharp contrast to the role of dictator/kings like Putin and Hitler. The current global backdrop is the struggle in many nations to challenge the sole power invested in dictators even as 'the people' themselves are divided in how to generate a vibrant democracy. It reminds of Jesus' warning that "a house divided will fall."
Thank you for your fascinating deep dive into the history of the dialectical dance between monarchy and republicanism. It occurred to me during the recent coronation ceremonies involving both 'church and state' that Charles III's reign as a 'constitutional monarch' devoted to service is a model in sharp contrast to the role of dictator/kings like Putin and Hitler. The current global backdrop is the struggle in many nations to challenge the sole power invested in dictators even as 'the people' themselves are divided in how to generate a vibrant democracy. It reminds of Jesus' warning that "a house divided will fall."