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The hereditary king may be weak; may be under the government of women; may appoint a Minister from childish motives; may remove one from absurd whims.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “The hereditary king may be weak; may be under the government of women; may appoint a Minister from childish motives; may…”
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Bagehot warns of the unpredictable nature of hereditary kings and their potential impact on governance.
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