This scared Louis XIV a lot, but it also benefited him. The townspeople began to consider him as an absolute monarch, because they would rather have one then the series of riots that were going on. For the people/peasants, nothing could compare to the awful Fronde. Now that he was an absolute Monarch, Louis had an extravagant lifestyle. He had food, got his way, and everything he wanted!
This was one of the ways in which he rebuilt the royal finances which eventually left his son with a fortune. He also used dynastic royal marriages to establish his dynasty in England and help maintain peace. One of the marriages arranged was between his daughter, Margaret Tudor and James IV of Scotland. This showed that Henry took his vision of peace seriously as it meant that James' descendants would have claim to the throne. Overall, although Henry's reign faced hardships by plots and conspiracies against him it is said that 'by the standards of his time, the king was remarkably merciful in dealing with those who threatened his throne', which again contradicts the traditional characteristics associated with him.
King Louis XIV reign of France was exampled by an absolute monarchy, which gave him the ultimate governing authority over his sovereign state and subjects. Louis was a believer in dictatorship by devine right, and viewed himself as God’s representative on earth. In Bossuet’s Holy Writ, he speaks of how, “Rulers then act as the ministers of God and as his lieutenants on earth, it is through them that God exercises his empire” (www.history.hanover.edu). Bossuet lets the people know that as God is the ruler of everything, he has a king who he uses on earth to rule over them while they are on earth to guide their decisions. Louis, in the early stages of his reign as the sole ruler of France, after the death of Cardinal Mazarin, showed strong determination to be a real king.
This shows that Wolsey was a successful chief minister in terms of justice because he saw it as his duty to bring everyone justice no matter how rich they were. But there were times when Wolsey used the courts to further his own position and carry out personal vendettas against enemies. For example Wolsey had been put in the stocks by Paulet in a bid to teach the young man a lesson about humility and good grace. Wolsey never forgot his humiliation and used his position as Lord Chancellor to have his revenge. Source 8 supports this because it says 'But Wolsey's vision and his originality in
All this is part of his 'propaganda war' to appear a good and deserving leader of France by maintaining the moral high ground. Constantly focusing on maintaing the moral high ground makes a big impact on how successful Henry was. From early on he goes along with the seige even though most of his men were suffering from dystentry; he still manages to inspire them even though they were extremely ill. Once Henry had captured Harfleur he was confident enough to write a letter to the
At the start of Tiberius’ reign he showed modesty towards the Senate following Augustus governing as a true Princeps. Tacitus highlights that “Tiberius made a habit of always allowing the consuls initiative” also reinforced through Scullard as he attended meetings and debates like any ordinary senator. Tiberius refused titles such as ‘imperator’ and ‘pater patriaei’ not to offend (Scullard). Tiberius was prepared to off-load some of his personal responsibilities onto the Senate by increasing its administrative duties including the election of magistrates, the senate becoming the chief of court for treason and senate passing laws. Despite the increased responsibility and independence the senate became more subservient to him, “Though at first the senate showed real independence, it soon realised the risk of encroaching too far” (Scullard).
Darius I was an odd tyrant. All outwardly appearances suggested that he was truly concerned about his subjects and defending them from intruders. He made it a priority to ensure the prosperity of his empire; after all, happy subjects were obedient subjects. However, even with as much as he did to seem like a “fair and just king,” it was all done to appease his ego. Yes, he protected his people, only to expect payment from them in the form of taxes, gifts and tributes.
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His reputation as a merciful leader gave him a huge advantage. He was able to walk into towns and cities and have their rulers join his side. When he would enter a town, he would walk slowly and have his troops walk along side. He would never allow civilians to be harmed or threatened. Townspeople would literally bow down and kiss his feet as soon as we started his rule.