... and the nobility tried to prevent the development of these new monarchies, fearing losing their power in favor of royal power. Another problem with these kings met to establish his authority was the economic issue, because they needed a lot of money to keep its costs, in addition to to convert your old armies, mercenaries based in a permanent military power. The new ... of that time was characterized by great people who gave a great contribution to humanity, as Galileo Galilei, Nicolaus Copernicus, Thomas Moor, Miguel de Cervantes, Michel de Montaigne, Johannes Kleper, Niccolo Machiavel...

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... . Fights with Regan over Edmond, poisons Regan and kills her. Has steward named Oswald. Killed herself. Edmond: Evil bastard son of Gloucester. Dies of wounds from Edmond. Machiavellian character (Nicolo Machiavelli 1469-1522, Italian statesman who wrote that gov should be deceitful and crafty). Wants to inherit his fathers land instead of his brother. Changes somewhat at end, guilt over the ... . Kent comes to Lear in disguise asking to serve him. G tells her servant Oswald to disrespect Lear, Kent trips him proving his loyalty to Lear. Lear loses grip b/c lost his authority. Knights rec...

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