History 2403E Final: Absolutism
27 Feb 2018
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Absolutism: absolutism was influenced by classicism by looking back at ancient empires, specifically the roman empire, and looking at their success. Absolutism was influenced based on the style of leadership during the classical period in the. Roman empire for example where absolutist regimes meant order and obedience to established rules. These rules established a centralized authority, which overcame difficulties posed by local jurisdictions. Absolutism in the classical period created social, economic and political uniformity. In order to implement these rules a monarchy was needed: the significance of the name (cid:498)le roi soleil(cid:499) is that it translates to the sun, louis xiv and colbert (cid:498)rationalized(cid:499) the economy of france by: This name was embraced louis xiv of france. The name symbolized how just like the planets revolved around the sun, louis considered himself the center of affairs in his kingdom and the west.
