The Pros And Cons Of Monarchs

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A thought-provoking variance in accordance with such information is that of Monarchs as actors electing to engage such style of life as a pastime. The reason for such virtue signalling displays is due to the aristocracy’s ability to submit their time and finances to experimentation with whatever method of lifestyle pursuit suits their fancy. In this case, traditional farming methods. Of course individuals, even Monarchs, ought to administer self-determination in dictating personal choices and the regulation of selected personal preferences. However, is this development in which aristocracy impersonate “agriculturalists” sincere or a mockery of authentic working persons? The consequences of such being that the impersonations may very well serve …show more content…

Instances which create a trend-based nostalgic desires for an idyllic past, eventually come to be selected by the masses i.e. the rise of Western-based primal living methods, which have become normalised by influencers. In addition to this, when members of society start to practice and then cannot afford such a lifestyle, or use all their finances to follow this “trendy” way of life, will they become destitute for wanting to impersonate a standard of living that Monarchs and those with access to financial resources could easily afford to dabble in? For instance, if the financial elite eventually develop un-interest in such a lifestyle, they are unlikely to experience financial damage comparable to the lower-classes. Not forgetting that medieval peasants had no choice but to completely dedicate their time and energy towards old-fashioned agrarian work without the use of technology, thus resulting in a loss of time and ability to partake in education which rendered them subservient to their lords [Fig …show more content…

As well as the revolt somewhat assisting in abolishing feudal-based serfdom and making use of economic conditions to enhance living standards, it remained tax-related. The poll tax collected in order to support a war with neighbouring countries which the poorer in society paid for <- source. Another mechanism in which subordinated members of society remain subdued. By taxing the lower stratums, the elite remain within their economic and ideological power realm. Another relevant variant stemming from the English peasant’s revolt, is how opportunistic nobles and the young King Richard II appropriated control of the insurgence by killing the organiser of the rebellion, known as Wat Tyler. This unfortunate incident occurred when Tyler rode out to demand rights for the people. As soon as Tyler was executed, King Richard II asked the peasants to follow him as their leader instead. An act the majority of desperate peasants fell for due to the king’s