Monarchy & Republic in the Laboratory of History

by N. Fakhr

Which system of government performs better in the real world: monarchy or republic? Instead of beginning with political ideals or assumptions, this book puts the question to the test of history and data. Comparing countries across indicators of welfare, security, order, justice, and liberty, it examines the actual performance of monarchies and republics. The results challenge widely held assumptions and lead to a provocative question: could modern monarchy have advantages that conventional...