Politics in Independent Poland, 1921-1939: The Crisis of Constitutional Government. Antony Polonsky

1973 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 559-560
Author(s):  
Anna M. Cienciala
Keyword(s):  
Constitutional Government

The legend of King Prajadhipok: Tall tales and stubborn facts on the seventh reign in Siam

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico Ferrara
Keyword(s):  
Political Discourse ◽  
Democratic Legitimacy ◽  
Founding Father ◽  
Historical Legacy ◽  
Constitutional Government ◽  
Historical Role ◽  
At Home

The figure of King Prajadhipok (r. 1925–35), Siam's last absolute monarch, remains of great significance to Thailand's contemporary political discourse. King Prajadhipok's historical role as the ‘founding father’ of Thai democracy, in particular, lies at the heart of the Chakri dynasty's claim to democratic legitimacy — a claim that is now widely questioned, both at home and abroad. This article re-examines King Prajadhipok's conduct in the early days of constitutional government in Siam. While the King's status as the father of Thai democracy is exposed as a myth, his actual historical legacy is shown to have been no less profound.

Stendhal and the Lesson of Napoleon

PMLA ◽  
1970 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 456-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Porter
Keyword(s):  
Detailed Examination ◽  
European History ◽  
Progressive Decline ◽  
Constitutional Government ◽  
Imperial Power

Given Stendhal's known liberal opinions, his admiration for Napoleon has always appeared paradoxical. Through a detailed examination of the two works most fully representing Stendhal's thoughts on Napoleon, an attempt is made to resolve the paradox. To do full justice to the complexity of the author's attitudes, what he found to blame is first contrasted with what he praised. The admiration for the man of destiny contrasts with the dislike of the statesman, extraordinary qualities of character are set against weaknesses. Beyond the description of the man, Stendhal discerns general historical laws operating in Napoleon's career. The course of events from rise to prominence through imperial power and progressive decline embodies a lesson for mankind. Despotism promotes a state of national demoralization and, therefore, prepares its own defeat. Such a judgment derives from the historiography of Enlightenment liberalism. The contrast between Stendhal's attitude toward Danton and Napoleon confirms that this is the tradition to which Stendhal belongs. As a utilitarian Stendhal nevertheless concludes that Napoleon's impact on European history was not wholly negative, since it led to a greater sum of happiness. As a liberal he affirms that lasting happiness within a state is only possible with constitutional government.

Foundations of Constitutional Government in Modern Japan, 1868-1900

1967 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Nobutaka Ike ◽  
George Akita
Keyword(s):  
Constitutional Government ◽  
Modern Japan

The Establishment of Constitutional Government in Newfoundland 1783-1832.

1942 ◽  
Vol 12 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
W. P. Morrell ◽  
A. H. McLintock
Keyword(s):  
Constitutional Government
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