Note 11 — I The Modern Perfecting of Political Passions

For example, the humiliation of Olmüts in 1805. It may be asserted that no democracy would have endured it, at least with the philosophy displayed by the King of Prussia and his government. On the other hand, is it necessary to stress the other dangers to peace which existed under the Kings? It is sufficient to quote Montesquieu’s remark: ‘The spirit of the Monarchy is war and aggrandisement.’