The Myth of Absolutism: Change & Continuity in Early Modern European Monarchy

By Nicholas Henshall

Book Overview

Conventionally, absolutism'' in early-modern Europe has suggested unfettered autocracy and despotism -- the erosion of rights, the centralisation of decision-making, the loss of liberty. Everything,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Textbook Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582056179
• Release Date: September 1992
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.7" x 0.6" x 8.3"