Core Political Views
This ruler believed in a universal, united Christian empire. He ruled as a divinely appointed sovergn. He faced Immense difficulty centralizing power due to the size and diversity of his empire.
Who is Charles V?
He implemented a mandatory tax on beards to force nobles to be more modern.
Who is Peter I the Great of Russia?
This royal dynasty ruled the Spanish Empire between 1516 and 1700 and was led by Charles I who reigned as Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.
He was a strong believer in absolutism and the divine right of kings. He centralized power in Madrid and relied a lot of the Spanish Inquisition to consolidate his power.
Who is Philip II?
She gave birth to 1 children including the famous French queen Marie Antoinette.
Who is Maria Theresa?
This dynasty ruled the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian hereditary lands and later the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
What was the Austrian Habsburgs?
She was a conservative reformer and prioritized the general welfare and centralization of the state above everything.
Who is Maria Theresa?
Who is Joseph II?
This distinguished French dynasty built the model for Western European absolute monarchy.
What was the House of Burbon?
He believed the state should be governed by reason, utilitarianism and equality before the law.
Who is Jospeh II?
He gave up his throne, retired to a remote monastery, and left behind a giant empire.
Who was Charles V?
This ruling family transformed Russia from a geographically isolated medieval state into an accepted European power.
What was the House of Romanov?
He believed in an enlightened, rational government and maintained absolute militaristic control over society.
Who is Frederick II?
She was born a minor German princess named Sophie.
Who is Catherine the Great?
The ruling family of Prussia that transformed the region into a major military power through state-building.
What was the Hohenzollern?