abolute monarchs

ABSOLUTE MONARCHS During the middle of the seventeen century and early eighteen century, the system of central authority was established. King Louis XIV (Sun King), Frederick William (The Elector), and Tsar Peter I (The Great) their achievements, policies, and similarities were in view of obtaining desired goals. Many achievements for advancement were accomplished during the late 1700s and early 1800s. The French King Louis XIV created at Versailles, near Paris a elaborate court and in 1680…showed first 75 words of 493 total…

…showed last 75 words of 493 total…believe in central authority(absolutism). They believed that a strong army was the key to territory expansion. Also, they expressed their beliefs of absolutism authority at home and abroad. Centralized authority during the late 17th century and early 18th century was the basis for reformation. The royal leadership of this period accomplished many achievements, established policies for expansion and established control centrally and abroad. Their methods were similar in obtaining power, control and territorial expansion.