Indeed a lot of government structure can be traced back to the structures of ancient households where they had chamberlains, bottlers (butler), etc. Its long been my view that a republic is much like a hereditary monarchy but in disguise. Even corporate charters are much like Royal Warrants given to businesses in the UK. Does the DMV call licenses holders 'customers'? Interesting because the word 'customer' used to refer to the recipient of a royal warrant.
Also, some of the older books discuss the notion of firmers and the King's demesne /domain as if a King or Queen was given some 'space' to run a business to profit as payback for their holding the office of King or Queen. And there is also manorialism.
Above: Scan from Parochial Antiquities Attempted In the History of Ambrosden, Volume 2 (Delafield)
Related:
- Civil List (What is your list name?)
- Medieval Occupations
- Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars
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