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9.2 Authoritarian monarchies and society - Coggle Diagram
9.2 Authoritarian monarchies and society
The most powerful monarchies
The treasury and the army
Monarchs were frequently involved in wars with other kings
Also with subjects in their own kingdoms who were opposed to their authority
Because of this instability and the need to secure the throne
Monarchs created permanent royal armies so they didn't have to depend on the nobility
Royal treasuries were responsible for collecting money to mantain administrative and military system
In order to pay for the permanent royal armies
They increased their financial resources by creating taxes and asking for loans
The royal court and administration of kingdoms
To improve the management of the growing tax and military resources
The administrative structure of kingdoms became more complex
There were more ambassadors, ministers and officials in the royal courts
Educated members of the middle class and the lower clergy also began to work for the monarchy
The monarchs needed more resources to finance administrative bodies
This development is considered to be the origin of the modern state
As stability increased and the monarchs gained prestige and power
It was easier to rule the kingdom, but there were still conflicts
The monarchs tried to control them by giving them jobs in the royal court or army
Courts and parties
Monarchs also began taking part in the process of appointing important Church figures
Monarchs increased their control over the election of municipal governments
By appointing the mayors and magistrates
If the royal treasuries were powerful enough
Monarchs needed less money from the regional courts and parliaments
The limitations of authoritarian monarchies
Although they had more power monarchs were unable to impose their will
Monarchs continued to need the nobility, the Church...
To mantain their power and the stability of their kingdoms
It was therefore important to mantain their privileges and involve them in government
The 15th and 16th centuries
Economy
At the beginning of the Modern Age
Europe's economy continued to be a rural economy based on working the land
In the context of a growing population
This development affected rural life and shaped a dynamic network of cities in Europe
The influence of markets continued to grow
At markets, land and goods were bought and sold
People could also get loans and look for employment
This markets did not depend on supply and demand as they did on the political authorities
Monopolies and privileges
There were bans on certain economic activities
For example, on cereal exports in agricultural areas where food was scarce
During the Modern Age, important geographical discoveries
Led to new monopolies such as
East India Company, which had a monopoly on trade between England and Asia
Artisans' guilds were an example of privilege
They had special rights over the production of crafts
Society
At the beginning of the Modern Age, society continued to be hierarchical
Groups of society
Clergy
There were different social levels in the clergy
From rich bishops to humble rural priests
Third state
The third state was the largest segment of society
It was also one that changed the most
Because of the economic changes that occured
Nobility
The nobility were rich
As the privilege and wealth usually went hand in hand
