Totalitarianism - Topics For Further Study

TOPICS FOR FURTHER STUDY

  • Look at the Divine Right Kings or the Enlightened Despots of early modern Europe. Did the solid administrative, legal, and bureaucratic structures put in place by such monarchs provided a needed foundation for the subsequent emergence of democracy?
  • Why are most of the contemporary world's functioning monarchies in the Middle East?
  • Look at the connection between religion and authoritarianism or totalitarianism. Does religion limit a ruler's authority and power (because there is a higher power) or does religion strengthen a leader's power (because now the leader can claim to speak for God)?

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