Advantages Of Absolutism In Europe

Absolutism is defined as political power that concentrated to one person or a group and opposing or shared power doesn’t exist and reigning over the country. It’s opposite of constitutional government, therefore it lacks constitution and parliamentary system and political responsibilities doesn’t exist. In my opinion, absolute ruler should have a strong military power, have a wisdom and knowledge, and enlighten his/her country. The best monarch that fits to all these condition is Frederick the Great, who was King of Prussia.
First reason is Frederick the Great had a great military power. Military power was one of powerful advantage at this era. It strengthened that country’s war potential, labor force, and country itself. Furthermore, succeed

First, potato was originated from South Africa, and Spain was introduced to Europe at 1600s. People thought that potato wasn’t for human consumption at that time. However, Frederick thought the potato as the solution for food shortage and lower the price of bread. So he issued a 1774 order for his people to grow potatoes as protection against famine, but strong prejudice was against the idea and some reluctantly replied: "The things have neither smell nor taste, not even the dogs will eat them, so what use are they to us?" So he had a smart plan to change people’s mind. Frederick planted potato at his royal field, and arranged guard to protect the field. When people saw that, it’s worth guarding for people stole the potato and started to plant themselves. This is how Germany started to grow potatoes and contributed to the strong military power by providing enough foods and for the nation to combat famine. With his intelligence, Frederick the Great helped his nation to start planting potatoes, which helped to maintain the strong military power thus strong

Frederick the Great putted a lot of elements to open new status of Prussia. For example, he got interests at many things during his life, such as philosophy, arts, French literature, music, etc. He contained all these things to Prussia and converted to advantages of Prussia. One reason of that, he became close friends with French philosopher, Voltaire. Frederick impressed by him and eventually published philosophical refutation of Machiavelli in 1739. For others, Frederick spread religious freedom throughout Prussia. He said “Everyone must find their own salvation” and this means everyone must not control by one religion. Frederick made big change at education as well. He allowed the education of peasant children to consist almost entirely of reading religious manuals and other simple religious texts. This style improved people knowledge level. From these enlightenment on Prussia, Frederick the Great enlightened and enriched his country’s arts and cultures so that his country gained reputation for modern nation in the