Definition
A society characterized by an allegiance to a royal family
Origins
Sumer in Mesopotamia, 3700-3100 BCE
Historic Characteristics
| Authority | A royal family with civil servants |
| Population | Tens-of-thousands to millions |
| Territory | City-state to tens-of-thousands of square miles |
| Composition | Common ethnic or linguistic groups |
| Social stratification | Multiple levels |
| Capability | Large-scale public works |
Modern Versions
- Kingdoms
- Emirates
- Duchies
- Tsardoms