Kings and queens with an absolute monarchy they were believed to have devin rights and represent god on earth and what they said goes
Civilian control of the military is an important component of Republican government. Civilian control means that military leaders are subordinate to political leaders. The Commander in Chief of the military is the President, a political leader. He is responsible for making the final decisions regarding whether or not the military should engage in conflict. This is a safeguard in a democratic society and prevents the military from using its power to assert political control. The disadvantages are few to none. This system of subordination has worked well in the United States. The President also has the right to suspend habeas corpus and broad powers to ensure law and order in the case of an emergency,
Romans valued loyalty and discipline.
Evans' interest in the island of Crete, which according to the Greek legend hosted an ancient civilization of "Minoans," was sparked by Heinrich Schliemann's discovery of legendary Troy. Like Schliemann, Evans was an amateur archaeologist, driven by his passion for mythology of the ancient world.
That would be true because thats just the normal process