Peter the Great’s absolutist rule can be described as energetic and ruthless. As he visited Western Europe’s early power, he began to model the Russian Empire similar to the Western technology, military reforms, and political aspects. The absolutist rule of Prussia and Austria differed between scenarios; starting in Austria and its absolutist rule between Maria Teresa and in Prussia and Frederick II of forms of the government. All-though there are many differences between the absolutism under Peter the Great and the absolutist rule of Prussia and Austria, there are many similarities. While Frederick I and Frederick II both used the absolutism law to benefit themselves, they both handled their countries very differently during the 17th century.
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Both of the countries absolutist monarchs believed in maintaining a strong army. Frederick the Great was noted on his large army. The Royal Prussian Army served as the army of the Kingdom of Prussia and it became completely vital to the development of Brandenburg-Prussia as a European power. The stealthiness of the army greatly increased the prestige of the Kingdom of Prussia. Peter the Great was also noted on his dedication to his army and military reforms. Before Peter was in rule, the Russian army had been amateur. He brought uniformity and precision to the unlikely set of individuals. Additionally, the countries monarch’s believed in a strong throne. Maria Theresa, with her own rule, strengthened the central power of the crown and limited the autonomy of regions, so she can have the most power during her rule. Peter the Great believed that his power and ideas would better Russia completely. This was shown when Peter embarked the policy of Westernization. He asked Russia to completely adopt western ideas, technology, and culture. He believed that if Russia were to change their whole life, it would make Russia much more of a better and efficient country. This was a big changer in Russian history, this signified that Peter the Great was the most autocratic rulers of Europe’s absolute monarchs. His high demands and force that he put upon Russia showed his ability and strength in the
Both of the countries absolutist monarchs believed in maintaining a strong army. Frederick the Great was noted on his large army. The Royal Prussian Army served as the army of the Kingdom of Prussia and it became completely vital to the development of Brandenburg-Prussia as a European power. The stealthiness of the army greatly increased the prestige of the Kingdom of Prussia. Peter the Great was also noted on his dedication to his army and military reforms. Before Peter was in rule, the Russian army had been amateur. He brought uniformity and precision to the unlikely set of individuals. Additionally, the countries monarch’s believed in a strong throne. Maria Theresa, with her own rule, strengthened the central power of the crown and limited the autonomy of regions, so she can have the most power during her rule. Peter the Great believed that his power and ideas would better Russia completely. This was shown when Peter embarked the policy of Westernization. He asked Russia to completely adopt western ideas, technology, and culture. He believed that if Russia were to change their whole life, it would make Russia much more of a better and efficient country. This was a big changer in Russian history, this signified that Peter the Great was the most autocratic rulers of Europe’s absolute monarchs. His high demands and force that he put upon Russia showed his ability and strength in the