Enlightened despotism

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Enlightened despotism was a form of government in which an absolute monarch used their power for the greater good of the people, typically influenced by Enlightenment ideals. However, this form of government was limited by the social and political reality of the hereditary aristocracy, who often opposed any attempts at reform that threatened their power and privileges. This was seen in many countries where enlightened despots were in power, such as France under Louis XVI and Russia under Catherine the Great.

Enlightened Despotism