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How to Stage a Coup | No Republic Was Ever Greater, Ep. 2

New Humanists

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What Happens When There's a Mob?

Libby: The people make him king by shouting unanimously. He says there are roles a unanimous shout of consent, thus ratifying the king's name and his power. And it's really interesting how this translation renders what has just happened. It seems like these are two paths that can be taken when you have large groups of people in total chaos.

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