From the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, a total of more than 200 daughters of upstarts in the United States married British aristocrats all the way.
In the previous era, it was unthinkable that such an intermarriage of noble concubines.
"Liberalism is a kind of specter threatening peace in Europe. According to the liberal democratic proposition, the country needs a referendum and elects a government, which will cause confusion in national consciousness. Continuing, from a long-term perspective, liberalism will cause serious internal friction," William said.
William's view is the mainstream view of the monarchy in a country.
It's not entirely unreasonable.
In France after the Franco-Prussian War, the monarchy was overthrown and a republic was established.
According to the views of liberal democrats, such an advanced state system is far stronger than a ignorant, corrupt, autocratic monarchy, and it promotes the development of the country.
But an obvious fact is that the fastest-growing European economy in the 19th century was not a free and democratic country. France, a referendum, was precisely a monarchy in Germany.
At the end of the 19th century, after the reunification of Germany, the economy of Europe was the best in Europe, and it was proud of the nations.
On the other hand, in France, the democratic government is inefficient and the government changes frequently.
This status quo makes the views of the democrats questionable. The advanced system you advocate has already been established. Why can't the economic development be as good as Germany, a backward and autocratic country?
This shows that freedom and democracy are the result of the development of productive forces, not the cause.
"Constantine, what do you think?" said Rudolph.
Although he did not expect Constantine, who was only 15 years old, to express any refreshing views.
However, it is also one of the rules in aristocratic banquets that the guests on the table cannot be ignored.
"There is no doubt that the era is developing rapidly. In the new era, all classes need to have new survival wisdom and find their new position in society," Constantine said.
Although Constantine's liberal remarks are cryptic, none of you here are ordinary people, so they can understand it naturally.
To be honest, Constantine and the three have different identities, and it is a bit embarrassing to talk about freedom.
At the end of the 19th century, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia were representatives of the autocratic monarchies in Europe-the emperors of the three countries held all powers within each country.
After the reunification of Germany, Bismarck (one of the main figures in the reunification of Germany and long-term Prime Minister of Germany), in order to isolate France, once formed a "Three Emperors Alliance" (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Tsarist Russia), largely because of the similarities between the three countries Ideology.
The situation in Greece is different. Ever since Trikupis (the first politician in Greece) forced George I to recognize the king's principle of winning love and trusting the majority in the parliament, to put it bluntly, it should be the majority. The parties are sent to form the government, and their leader is the new prime minister, rather than the king appointing the prime minister as before.
This is another extreme of Greek politics.
Because of the majority principle, the opposition parties often unite together to oppose the ruling party and force the prime minister to step down. The prime minister's term of office is short for dozens of days, and the long term is only one year.
Like Bismarck in Germany, it is unthinkable in Greece to serve as the prime minister of Germany for decades.
From this point of view alone, Greece can be said to be the freest and most democratic country in Europe.
Ran and egg.
Inherent resource disadvantages and geographical conditions have caused slow economic development, political chaos, and freedom and democracy cannot solve Greece's development problems.
"Constantine, I remember that Greece nowadays, from the perspective of those liberals, is very democratic. The Greek people use votes to elect members, members participate in politics, and the prime minister organizes the government. I just don't understand why. The development of Greece is so bad. According to what I have learned, the Greek government often borrows foreign debts to make up for insufficient fiscal revenue. Is it true that borrowing foreign debts is Greece's survival wisdom?" William retorted.
William used the current situation in Greece to refute Constantine's point of view.
What he said made sense, and the embarrassed Constantine was unable to refute it.
Why is Constantine in Greece, as the crown prince of Greece, basically never cared about politics, just watched indifferently?
First, Constantine was too young to convince the crowd.
Second, Constantine is not without trying.
Constantine certainly knew the development of the country. It should promote industry and commerce, conduct compulsory education, cultivate talents, enrich the country and strengthen the army, develop armaments, defeat powerful enemies, dominate Europe, expand territory, and reach the pinnacle of the country.
But the reality of Greece, it doesn't allow it.
Without coal and iron, developing a ghostly industry and commerce, without energy, without industrial raw materials, how to develop an industry?
The essence of industrialization is to replace part of manpower with energy and machines, improve production efficiency, and enhance the ability of mankind to obtain materials to support itself.
Of course, coal and iron can be imported, but in the 19th century, industrial raw materials and energy sources such as coal and iron, which are in huge demand, had to be imported. The cost was too high. It is not cost-effective to import steel directly!
Every part of industrialization needs money.
Where does the money come from?
Greece's food still needs to be imported!
If you want money, you don't have money, you don't have anyone, and you don't have food.
Therefore, after enthusiastically asking George about the economic situation of Greece, Constantine was poured cold water.
Constantine knew in his heart that the political, economic, and military problems of Greece were basically an unsolvable problem without external forces!
It's hard for a clever woman to cook without rice.
A comparison between Germany and France is not convincing at all.
In fact, the concept of freedom and democracy has really taken root in the hearts of the people, and that was after the Second World War.
The wealthy and resource-rich Americans have shown the world that democratic politics can enrich the country and strengthen the military.
But just like a large number of countries that have studied Soviet-Russian planned economy, how many have developed?
How many people have developed after learning from the United States to engage in democratic politics?
Britain, France and Germany?
Don't be funny, when people became a world power, nothing happened to the United States!
Without the unique advantages of the strong, it's useless to learn some fur.
"William, I think Constantine is right, but you are right," Rudolph and Mud.
"The times are changing rapidly, whether politics or concepts, nothing is set in stone. Only those who can adapt to the new era faster can stand out," Rudolf continued.
"Respect for change", Queen Elizabeth raised the goblet of blood red wine in her hand as the occasion demands.
"Respect for change", everyone should talk together and raise their glasses together.
After discussing serious topics, Elizabeth said: "William, how about this palace of Achilles?"
"I like this palace very much, the statues of characters in ancient Greek legends, the courtyard overlooking the sea, standing in such a courtyard, the surrounding scenery is unobstructed. If only I could have such a courtyard, it would be quiet and peaceful. , It's really a good place to take a vacation," William admired.
Although Germany also has many scenic tourist attractions, the Mediterranean Sea has the beautiful sunshine, blue water, and yellow beaches, which is truly unique.