In 1900 monarchies were the dominant form of government, but by the end of the 20th century fewer than 30 such political systems remained. In a comparative analysis, historian AW Purdue seeks to determine whether this decline was due to structural factors or if it can be better understood through the lens of national histories and traditions, as well as the misfortunes and mistakes of individual kings and queens.
At the beginning of the 20th century, monarchy was by far the most common form of government. Today, their number has diminished, yet they continue to have charisma. This text examines the common denominators in those countries which have retained their monarchies and concludes with an argument for the role they play as agents of continuity.
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