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Throughout history many empires and nations have been ruled by strong leaders who have followed policies of absolutism. ... Louis XIV had had both a long and powerful reign on the throne, this was achieved due to the development of absolutism in France.
Absolutism means that the ultimate authority in the state is rested in the hands of a king who claims to rule by divine right. ... Under absolutism the king has the power to make laws, administer justice, control the states administrative system, and determine foreign policy. ...
Absolutism resulted in many negative effects on France. ... Another negative effect absolutism has had on France was the mass amounts of money that Louis spent on wars in efforts to expand French boarders to dominate Europe. ... The biggest negative effect that absolutism had on France was Louiss bitter treatment towards the Huguenots. ... Although absolutism had many more negative effects on France then positive, it did have some positive. Under absolutism France became the strongest European country.
Approximate Word count = 835
Approximate Pages = 3.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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