Re: Exotic Governmental/Legal Systems
The roman emperors did try an adoption scheme a few different times, adopting a competent heir intentionally. It always ended with a return to hereditary rule for some reason.
Of course, the emperors would generally adopt an aristocrat, and their children certainly didn't become plebeians.
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