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Absolutism is form of government in which the ruler at that time period is in control of every single aspect of politics and military in that country. France was one of few countries in European history that had a succession of several absolutist or semi-absolutist rulers in the 17th century. Absolutism can most readily be compared to a dictatorship; however, the absolutist rulers would have even more power to themselves. Most absolutist rulers in the world’s history have been terrible, despicable men who only became so powerful because of a power trip. However, absolutism could be an amazingly efficient way of running a government if the ruler was competent and listened to his people’s needs. Absolutism has a bumpy history, but there are many aspects of it that have the potential of creating a peaceful and prosperous country.
In France in the year 1624 there was a new form of government beginning to take shape called absolutism. It did not start as a completely absolut...