The Age of Absolutism: Louis XIV, Peter the Great, and Frederick the Great
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Europe witnessed a period known as the Age of Absolutism. This era was characterized by the rise of powerful monarchs who sought to consolidate their authority and exercise absolute control over their realms. Three notable rulers who epitomized this era were Louis XIV of France, Peter the Great of Russia, and Frederick the Great of Prussia. Let’s delve into their reigns and examine the impact they had on their respective countries....