A centralized monarchy is a form of government established through the reassertion of lands by a single ruler during the high middle age of Europe. Unlike its predecessor, the decentralized feudal system, each king was considered a liege lord, and required an unreserved loyalty over all other lords. This established a hierarchy where a single individual ruled over all sub lords. The centralized monarchy was concreted in Europe by the creation of the English Magna Carta and Parliament, and the French Parliament of Paris.
There are quite a few merits of having a monarchy including having centralized order. A monarchy also limits the amount of hate and arguing over an election process.
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Spain is a federal state. It is a monarchy. France is a centralized state, and a republic.
There are a number of steps which helped Spain to become a strong centralized monarchy. The alliance formed by Ferdinand and Isabella to eject Moors was one of the critical steps.
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The Austrian monarchy struggled to establish a highly centralized absolutist state due to its diverse ethnic composition and regional autonomy. The vast Habsburg Empire encompassed various nationalities, each with distinct languages, cultures, and legal systems, making uniform governance challenging. Additionally, powerful local nobility and entrenched regional privileges resisted central authority, while the monarchy's reliance on negotiation and compromise further diluted its ability to enforce centralized control. As a result, the empire remained a patchwork of semi-autonomous regions rather than a cohesive absolutist state.
The Father of Absolutism is often regarded as King Louis XIV of France. He reigned from 1643 to 1715 and centralized power in the monarchy, famously stating, "L'état, c'est moi" ("I am the state"). Louis XIV's reign exemplified absolute monarchy, where the king held supreme authority over the government and was not bound by laws or legislative bodies. His establishment of a strong, centralized state significantly influenced the concept of absolutism in Europe.
An oligarchy and a monarchy are similar in that both forms of government are ruled by a small group of individuals. In an oligarchy, power is held by a few wealthy or influential people, while in a monarchy, power is held by a single monarch or royal family. Both systems can lead to centralized control and limited political participation by the general population.
Cardinal Richelieu served as Louis XIII's chief adviser. He significantly influenced French policy and centralized power in the monarchy during his tenure.
The old regime in France, prior to the French Revolution, was characterized by a feudal system and the monarchy held significant power, but it was not an absolute monarchy in the strictest sense. France became an absolute monarchy under King Louis XIV, who reigned from 1643 to 1715, famously declaring, "L'état, c'est moi" ("I am the state"). During his reign, the monarchy centralized power and diminished the influence of the nobility and other institutions. After his reign, the system began to face challenges, ultimately leading to the revolution in 1789.