Well, cruelty might not always cause authority. I understand what you mean though--cruelty causes fear, fear causes authority, but I think in this case it is not fear-driven authority, but authority by respect and devotion.
Indoctrination, for instance, paints the picture of him as a worthy leader, who always looks out for his people and is right and just. The authority derived from this is the authority that comes from people desiring to follow him. Forced Conscription decreases authority,...
Posted: Apr 08, 2021