The Age of the Enlightened Despot: Six Ages of European History, From A.D. 476 to 1878

"The Age of the Enlightened Despot, 1660-1789" is a comprehensive historical survey that examines a transformative era in European politics and society. Covering the critical period from the ascendancy of Louis XIV to the dawn of the French Revolution, A. H. Johnson explores the rise of absolute monarchy and the subsequent emergence of the "enlightened despot." The work provides a detailed analysis of the major European powers, including France, Prussia, Austria, and Russia, tracing the dip...