context‚ the population of England in 1750 was 5.75 million. Scotland had 1.25 million people and Wales had 500 thousand. A century later‚ in 1850‚ the numbers had more than doubled‚ to 16.7 million‚ 2.9 million and 1.2 million respectively. The most remarkable feature of demographic change in this period was the ability of the British society and economy to cope so well with this massive rise in population. Despite claims of being a major urbanized nation‚ Britain in 1550 was definitely not known
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Absolute Monarchy: The Success and The Short Comings In Europe‚ Absolute monarchy was a form of government that eventually became very successful in some countries‚ but not as successful in others as a result of the political state the country was in when absolutism was introduced. Absolute monarchy was usually developed as a result of turmoil within a country over politics‚ religion‚ social structures‚ etc. Two European countries where absolute monarchy was attempted were France‚ where it eventually
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New Monarchies Essay A new monarchy brings power to the royal family. It does this in many ways. A new monarchy reduces the power of nobility‚ and confiscates land from the nobles that are on "their" land. They also impose taxes and tariffs on whatever they want. A new monarchy will also create standing armies and hire mercenaries to protect their land and to grow their empire. Basically a new monarchy wants to bring money‚ power‚ and control to the royal family that is in rule. An example
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New Monarchies‚ which were very powerful centralized governments with unified inhabitants‚ start emerging in the mid-15th century. Factors responsible for this advance were the vast demographic and economic growth. Before these New Monarchies were formed there were many changes the new monarchs had to make: including weakening powerful rivals‚ increasing revenue‚ unifying the country‚ and strengthening the power of the king and his bureaucracy. Three countries successful in strengthening themselves
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estimated cost of £202 million a year the British monarchy is the most expensive in Europe and is more than double the cost of the Dutch monarchy. £202.4 million is equivalent to the cost of 9‚560 nurses‚ 8‚200 police officers and more than the total annual Ministry of Defence spending on food (Royal Finances‚ 2012). What we really have to question is‚ is it worth it? What do we‚ as British citizens‚ gain from paying for such an expensive monarchy when the money could be spent on nursing‚ policing
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From 500 -1550. Western Europe would undergo many political changes as kings and nobles fought for political control over various kingdoms following the fall of the German Empire. Despite these turbulent changes Christianity would remain constant unifying force and provide hope. Economically trade faltered because of the lack of a currency and the deterioration of Roman Roads and infrastructure. Ultimately‚ Europe would remain stagnant. By 600 C.E. trade had diminished in Western Europe
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absolute monarchies ran rampant. Unlike other European countries‚ England took a different approach. The development of England’s constitutional monarchy was different to the absolute monarchies of Spain and France because England had a parliament‚ Spain ruled with an iron fist‚ and France had many internal religious conflicts. England is set apart from other monarchies because of its parliament. English monarchs often fought with parliament over their divine right to rule over England as absolute
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The monarchy The appearance The position of the monarch in Britain is a perfect illustration of the contradictory nature of the constitution. From the evidence of written law only‚ the Queen has almost absolute power‚ and it all seems very undemocratic. The American constitution talks about government of the people for the people by the people. There is no law in Britain which says anything like that. In fact‚ there is no legal concept ofthe people at all. Every autumn‚ at the state opening of
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Comparing 600-1450 & 1450-1750 Periods of time have always been changing and evolving. The 600 to 1450 era had some similarities to the following era‚ the 1450 to the 1750; though as said before‚ there were the changes also. Many continuities and breaks occurred between both periods. There were the changes in their trading systems‚ the technology‚ their global interactions‚ urbanization‚ social systems‚ and their political government development. These events led to various inventions and some
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AP world notes. The Maritime Revolution to 1550. Ferdinand Magellan * 1511-sailed from Europe around southern tip of Africa and east across Indian ocean * Member of first Portuguese expedition to explore east indies * 1521-goal was achieved by sailing across Atlantic rounding southern tip of South America and crossing pacific ocean * High price * Killed in battle April 27‚ 1521 while aiding a local ruler who promised to become Christian * Very little resources- survivors
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