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2 The Age of Absolutism takes it name from a series of European monarchs Increased the power of their central governments Characteristics of absolute monarchies: Centralization of power Concept of rule by divine right Belief that a monarch gets his or her power from God

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4 Louis XIV France Revoked the Edict of Nantes Build Palace of Versailles to show royal power Controlled rigid class system 3 estates

5 Frederick the Great Prussia Emphasis on military power Started 7 years war against Austria

6 Peter the Great Russia Westernized Russia Made it more like Europe Ex. No beards

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