monarchy
1935-1980s: The reign of Haile Selassie in Ethiopia
A critical look at the rule of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, regarded by many as progressive, and by some as God incarnate!
Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia (full title "His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, King of Kings and Elect of God") has almost universally been remembered as a kindly benefactor, yet the evidence suggesting otherwise is overwhelming.
Princess Diana Spencer obituary
Most socialist and anarchist comment has missed the most relevant point about the life and death of Diana, even in Freedom (20th September 1997). This is that Diana was the most spectacular example of the 'spectacular society' since the concept was launched.
Partial victory for anti-monarchist movement in Nepal
Following the Monday night royal proclamation, thousands of people took to the streets of Kathmandu marking the “victory” of people’s rights over “autocracy.”
Kantipuronline.com reported that hailing the royal address, rallies were taken out across the nation on Tuesday.
Why ex-Kings are a Danger
This piece appeared in Black Flag #207, which came out around January 1996. Conspiracy theorists might be interested in the remarkable prescience Albert showed talking about Diana, Princess of Wales.
1980s - The Death of Hirohito
The Roots of Subservience
Kan Takayuki takes a long hard look at the historical and cultural factors underlying the public reaction to the illness, death and funeral of Hirohito Tenno.
Presented in PDF format (1mb).
The Emperor System and the Limits of Post-War Democracy
The Emperor System and the Limits of Post-War Democracy - interview with Amano Yasukazu
Presented in PDF Format (631kb).
Speaking Out on the Emperor System
Terror, Taboo and Silence: Speaking out on the Emporer System - Nakagawa Nobuaki
Presented in PDF format (3mb).
1989 - Opposition to the Emperor System
Rites of Rule and Submission
Interview with Odawara Norio
Presented in PDF Format (500kb).
