Absolutism: The Rise During The Seventeenth Century

Throughout history, several different movements, terrorist groups, and leaders were capable of becoming popular within society. Political changes and social movements caused these movements’, terrorist groups’, and leaders’ popularity growth. Much of this popularity was gained through the abuse of power, terror, and fear. Over time, these different movements, terrorist groups, and leaders gained popularity with the advantages of different political changes and social movements within society leading to the corruption of the society.
Absolutism is a concept that rose during the late sixteenth century and early seventeenth century. The idea of Absolutism consisted of a belief that each country has a divine right from G-d to rule. Within each country, an absolute monarch rose to power. Each absolute monarch was economically in charge of taxes and politically in charge of mobilizing an army. Over time, Absolutism transforms into a social movement in which a king is in total control of his kingdom economically and politically.
Due to his age, Louis XIII’s aunt, Marie de Medici, becomes his regent, and Cardinal Richelieu becomes France’s chief advisor. With Richelieu as chief advisor, he continues the policy of Absolutism where the king has absolute power. He dominates the royal council by making hundreds of noblemen all live in one palace under the king’s rule. In addition, Richelieu destroys people’s castles and fortresses in order for the existence of only one army in france controlled by king. Lastly, Richelieu kills anyone who threatens King Louis XIII, or is suspected to be planning a rebellion against the king. Eventually, French Absolutism turns into a society in which the king controls the kingdom, and people are unable to take any initiative over their own