Eighteenth-century monarchs increasingly

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Eighteenth-century monarchs, particularly in England and Prussia, attempted to change their public image from that of a self-aggrandizing absolutist to that of a diligent servant of the state. This was partly in response to the influence of the Enlightenment and the increasing role of public opinion. They began to see their role as being a responsible ruler who acted in the best interests of their subjects, rather than simply pursuing their own interests.

Eighteenth-Century Monarchs Increasingly