The characteristics of absolutism can be defined as follows. The monarch rules by divine right and decides what is best for the state, this is the basic principle of absolutism. The ruler holds unlimited power and individuals are subjects owing loyalty and obedience to the monarch. The ruler encourages industry and trade to strengthen the economy. The two 17th century absolute monarchs that this essay will focus on were Louis XIV of France

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