Absolutism In Europe
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Absolutism in Europe
During the late 16th early 17th centuries the rule of absolute Kings held power over every institution and the very well being of the every person in his grasp. Earlier smaller monarchs and the most powerful nobles arose above the people increasing their land and power to the point where any one man could no longer stop them.
Assuming control over every aspect of the nation by shear force of power, they became even more wealthy. The Church complied for the reason of money and funding. Without the assistance of the King, the Church having no tax money would go broke. In return for this, the Church allowed the preaching of divine kingship. Meaning the King had a divine right to rule the land, they wanted the people to believe the God they worship had placed this very man on earth for the soul purpose of dictation over his people. Who...