From: (ZZBunker)


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A monarchy is not a government, since it's nothing but Kings
illegally giving stuff to Dukes. Since there has never
been a Monarchy in the entire history of Earth, that didn't
somehow also think that is was an Empire, graced by some
non-existent spirits in the woods, such as Robin Hood.

So monarchies aren't governments? I'm sure the UK would be surprised to hear
that. If you are referring to preparliamentary marnarchies they were in fact
governents in that the made law raised taxes and armies etc.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired