Question

What policies of louis xiv, peter the great and frederick the great designed to strengthen the central government? 2. compare and contrast the methods louis xiv, peter the great and frederick the great used to maintain absolute monarchy. 3. which ruler provided the greatest benefit for his nation? explain your answer. 4. what was the greatest weakness of the government of 18th century poland? support your answer?

Answer 1

Peter the Great's main ideas was to modernise Russia on a par with the West. If you have a look at many of Peter's reforms such as curbing the power of the boyars, Russia's traditional aristocratic families, the introducing of a merit system - promotion based on merit than birth