The Commonwealth was a republican form of government established in England from 1649 to 1660, following the English Civil War and the execution of King Charles I. It aimed to abolish monarchy and promote a more representative system, led by figures like Oliver Cromwell. The Commonwealth ultimately ended with the Restoration in 1660, as political instability, economic difficulties, and a desire for stability led to the public's support for reinstating the monarchy, which aligned with the emerging age of absolutism that favored centralized royal power.
It seems to have originated with BMB Beloff in "Age of Absolutism" paper in 1966.
The French Revolution ended the age of absolutism.
Absolutism was a purposeful attempt by European rulers to extend their control in the lands they ruled.
Absolutism was a purposeful attempt by European rulers to extend their control in the lands they ruled.
Absolutism was a purposeful attempt by European rulers to extend their control in the lands they ruled.
Absolutism was a purposeful attempt by European rulers to extend their control in the lands they ruled.
A the age of absolutism
of the strong rule by Kings and Queens
The House of Hohenzollern was the Prussian Dynasty during the Age of Absolutism. This dynasty included Frederick the Great (Frederick II), as well as his grandfather Frederick I and his father Frederick William I.
Icelandic Commonwealth ended in 1262.
Parliament
Commonwealth Writers' Prize ended in 2011.