Abolish the Monarchy: Why we should and how we will

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Decolonisation and independence have resulted in an abolition of monarchies in a number of former colonies such as those created by the United Kingdom. In this book, Graham Smith argues that the assumptions that allow monarchy to continue – that it is popular, profitable and does no real harm – are all false. And the backend of the book title is also covered with process of removal of the monarchy and how a republican replacement can be introduced.

At a gener­ous estimate, the average length of an engagement is an hour, but many are far shorter,” he says. Whether you're in favour of abolition or a more slimmed-down monarchy in keeping with modern Britain, Graham Smith puts the case for reform eloquently and forcefully. With accurate statistics, primary source material and interviews where he and his team have faced up to the relevant authorities and gleaned the truth out of them, Smith demonstrates how all the classic excuses for keeping the monarchy are not just mistaken – they’re plain wrong. That is a position from which you could also argue for trading in narcotics, prostitution and even slavery’, notes Smith. As Pakistanis struggle with the reality of climate collapse, it’s clear that the legacy of empire is an ongoing disaster for many.Alternatively, he is available for one-to-one mentoring and runs a course on the psychology of writing. While they were subject to the authority of the Parliament of Great Britain (as the monarchy was a limited monarchy since 1660), the North American citizens increasingly clashed with the Parliament that did not provide seats for parliamentary representatives from North America. At the same time, in Scotland, the Convention of Estates enacted the Claim of Right Act 1689, which placed similar limits on the Scottish monarchy.

In many Commonwealth realms, the monarchy may be viewed as a foreign institution running counter to the national identity or national sovereignty. Apparently he is guardian of our constitution - but we're also told he wouldn't dream of interfering in politics.

Parliamentary loyalists were particularly affected by partisan attacks, with tens of thousands leaving for British Canada. This is the crux of the matter: it is likely that those who truly want to keep the monarchy are actually now in the minority. The BBC themselves always say that as long as both sides are claiming they are biased then they are doing the right work.

In 1858 the Mughal Empire came to an end after losing a war against Britain, and its Emperor, Bahadur Shah II, lost his throne. During the Xinhai Revolution, Outer Mongolia declared independence from the Qing dynasty of China in the Mongolian Revolution of 1911.

His book could be useful in aiding that work; his well-reasoned arguments could win a few hearts and minds. Monarchism, which had held a majority in the National Assembly after the 1871 election, slowly fizzled out over the course of the rest of the century. D K Powell is available to speak at events ( see his TEDx talk here) and can be contacted at dkpowell.

After the fall of Kalakani on 13 October 1929, the Emirate ended, and was replaced by the revived Kingdom of Afghanistan. Greece formally remained a monarchy until it was abolished by the military junta in June 1973, followed by a July referendum confirming that decision. The remainder of the country, however, was under a form of indirect rule under him through its division into over 500 subnational monarchies, known as princely states; each was ruled by a prince who acknowledged the suzerainty of the Indian Emperor. In 1922, Benito Mussolini's March on Rome led to King Victor Emmanuel III appointing Mussolini Prime Minister.Split into American Insular Government over the Philippine islands, British North Borneo and the Dutch East Indies. August marked the 75th anniversary of the partition of the Indian subcontinent, when a British civil servant carved up the territory after spending 10 weeks in the region. If this is your first introduction to these issues the book may lead you to explore all of these in greater detail.