they didnt!
Where did the Monarchs get there Power
Where did the Monarchs get there Power
the power of absolute monarchs is unlimited
Executing the previous monarchs entire family
maintained.
because during that time period it was widely aknowledged that they were chosen by God to rule, due to this they percieved themselves to far superior to everyone else, subsequently the were able to condone what they did.
because during that time period it was widely aknowledged that they were chosen by God to rule, due to this they percieved themselves to far superior to everyone else, subsequently the were able to condone what they did.
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Republicanism.
they didnt!
He supported the principle of popular sovereignity. He claimed that the source of all political powershould be the people: the legitimacy of the state is created and maintained by the will and consent of its people. The monarchs do not have a divine right to rule, they get their power from the people and consequeently should rule for the good of the people.
emperors of China who claimed the mandate of heaven.