Absolute Monarchism: The Rise, Fall and Political Legacy of Supreme Power
Absolute Monarchism is a form of government in which the monarch has complete, unrestricted power. This article deeply explores the origin of this system, the theoretical basis of the divine right of kings, the typical practice of the French "Sun King" Louis XIV, and its historical decline under the Enlightenment and the wave of democratization, to help you understand this ancient and far-reaching political form.