Comparing Absolutism In The 17th And 18th Century

Absolutism is more effective because it is when a ruler has unlimited power. Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, usually through elected representatives. Absolutism is the acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political and other matters. During the 17th and 18th centuries, monarchs and rulers sought to increase their power within their own states and internationally by adding to their territories and populations. In the 17th century some European states considered to be great powers are France, Austria, Spain, Netherlands, and Sweden. Great powers in the 18th century were Great Britain, France, Austria, Prussia, and Russia. King James says “Kings are justly called