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AUTHORITARIAN MONARCHIES AND SOCIETY - Coggle Diagram
AUTHORITARIAN MONARCHIES AND SOCIETY
THE MOST POWERFUL MONARCHIES
Authoritarian monarchies in the European kingdoms evolved from the medieval feudal monarchies.
The Treasury And The Army
Monarchs created permanent royal armies so they did not have to depend on the nobility, the Church or cities.
As a result of this there were fewer social conflicts and increased the stability of the kingdoms.
Royal treasuries were responsible for collecting money to maintain administrative and military systems.
In order to pay for the permanent royal armies, they increased their financial resources by creating taxes.
The Royal Court And The Administration Of Kingdoms
The administrative structure of the kingdoms became more complex, more embassadors, ministers and officials in the court.
The monarchs needed resources to finance these administrative bodies. This is cosidered to be the origin of the modern state.
As stability increased and the monarchs gained prestige and power it was easier for them to rule their kingdoms.
There were still conflicts with the nobility, the Church and the cities.
When these groups rebelled against the monarchy, monarchs tried to control them giving them jobs in the royal court or army.
The Limitations Of Authoritarian Monarchies
This monarchies had more power, monarchs were unable to impose their will.
They were made up of several equal political units ech with their government institutions.
Monarchs continued to need nobility, the Church, the urban middle class and the regional courts to maintain their power and stability
THE 15TH AND 16TH CENTURIES
Economy
Europe's economy continued to be a rural economy based on working on 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.
Political authorities were restrictions on economic activity, creating monopolies and awarding privileges to certain groups
Monopolies And Privileges
There were bans on certain economic activities, such as cereal expots in agricultural areas where food was scarce.
During the Modern Age, important geographical discoveries led to new monopolies, such as, the East India Company.
Artisans guilds were an example of privilege, because they had special rights over the production of crafts.
Castilian livestock farmers were also privileged as they had exclusive rights to certain pastures.
Society
At the begining of the Modern Age, society continued to be hierarchical.
Two privileged classes (Nobility and clergy) and non-privileged class (The third estate)