The belief that monarchs derive their authority directly from a divine source, justifying absolute rule without being accountable to earthly authorities.
A group of high-ranking advisors or ministers chosen by the monarch to assist in decision-making and policy formulation, often reflecting the centralization of power.
A prominent European royal house that played a key role in the Holy Roman Empire, Spain, and Austria during the Absolutism era.
A series of treaties (1648) that concluded the Thirty Years' War, leading to significant territorial and political changes in Europe.
A royal house that ruled England during various periods, including the Absolutism era, with notable monarchs such as James I and Charles I.
The distribution of military and economic strength among states to prevent any one nation from dominating others, a key concept in international relations during the Absolutism era.
The process of consolidating and concentrating political power and administrative authority within a central government or ruling figure.
A diplomatic agreement or royal decree that outlines rules of succession within a monarchy, often used to secure inheritance.
An intellectual and cultural movement that emerged in the 17th and 18th centuries, emphasizing reason, science, individual rights, and skepticism of traditional authority, influencing political thought during the Absolutism era.
Members of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola, known for their role in education, missionary work, and counter-Reformation efforts.
A system of government where supreme power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual, often an absolute monarch, with little to no checks on their authority.
A political theory advocating for centralized and unlimited authority of a monarch, often characterized by the absence of constitutional limitations.
Royal officials appointed by the French monarchy to oversee the administration of local provinces, contributing to the centralization of power in France.