Despotism and Monarchy

[Marquis de Sodaq]

I suspect these two governments are defined in civ terms by their breadth. Putting aside the fine arguments about despots and monarchs in reality,

Despots rule one city - corruption reflects the entire realm's lack of access to what is produced in all cities. Your leader is chief despot, no doubt because you, the player, are just so darn charismatic and crafty. Anyway, it's a way to introduce local resistance to sharing the wealth.

Monarchs have central power, local lords are required to be loyal - and cough up what they produce to the kingdom. Central power is also physically central, thus greater corruption is farther places, such as the marches. A Marquis can pocket more loot than a Duke, you know.

Beowulf comes to mind in this discussion...

[Marquis de Sodaq]

dp... oops

[hetairoi22]

Monarchy

The earliest type of known government [in Greece] is monarchy, rule by kings, often with a council of advisors surrounding the king. It dates to the [Greek] Dark Age (1050-750BC) and earlier.

Monarchy is a rule by one man surrounded by advisors, and his council.

Despots doesn't have any advisors or a council.

[hetairoi22]

Monarchy

The earliest type of known government [in Greece] is monarchy, rule by kings, often with a council of advisors surrounding the king. It dates to the [Greek] Dark Age (1050-750BC) and earlier.
"Ancient Greece: A Handbook" by Lesley Adkins and Roy A. Adkins

Monarchy is a rule by one man surrounded by advisors, and his council.

Despots doesn't have any advisors or a council.