Differences Of Henry The VIII And Bashar Al-Assad

Louis XIV is one of the most famous examples of an absolute ruler. Louis had a complete control over his country. Louis’s father had died leaving France in a civil war. Louis XIV obtained power after his father died and through hatred over the nobility that threatened his life and his mothers, though Cardinal Mazarin ruled until Louis XIV took power after Mazarin’s death. He vowed he would never be so weak that he could not have power. Louis XIV was an absolute ruler of France he centralized government, military powers, taxation, and further weakened aristocracy to become a more powerful ruler.

A successful monarchy relies upon a stable leader who is concerned with the satisfaction of those he rules over. Henry Bolingbroke the IV in Shakespeare's Henry the IV Part I follows a trend set by his predecessor in Richard II of self-indulgence and neglect of his kingdom. These leaders worry about the possibility of losing their kingdom or their soldiers to other nobles who were also concerned more with obtaining a higher position rather than governing. The king must also be wary of his own life, something that was once revered and guarded closely by other nobles. Wars once fought for gaining or protecting land are overshadowed by personal battles fighting for the position of king.

Louis XIV and Ivan the terrible were both memorable absolutist monarchs however they reigned their countries differently. They both had the same goals, to centralize power and become dominant countries in europe. Although, they achieved

In cases where both the subjects and the monarch are happy with shared views on absolute ruling properly, the ruler should first unify his people to have the same goals as him which is to help their country be successful powerfully and financially. If the absolute monarch uses his power to his advantage, then the the subjects would not share the same view as their monarch, because they are living in poverty and unfair conditions, whereas the king is living in luxury and enjoying all the food they please. The subjects' view depend greatly on how they live their life, they might want everyone to live equally with enough food and money to get by, and to get rid of the gap between the powerful and the powerless. The rulers and the subjects have one ideal in common which is to help their country expand and prosper. Both the ruler and the subjects' views are so different since they are leading such contrasting lives, but a common ground they have is their country. They want their country to be great and powerful and they both hold much pride in living and calling it their

Absolute monarchies helped to make Europe prosperous during this period. This type of government gave the king complete power over his state, leaving the people of the state with little to no influence in the government. This helped to control and keep peace within the country. In The Prince, by Machiavelli, it is stated that,"... fear is accompanied by the dread of punishment, which never relaxes"(Document A). A leader that provoked fear of punishment in his people was, in turn, a strong and powerful leader. The fear of breaking the laws and rules of the state kept the people in line, and, therefore, kept the country in a

There have been many absolute rulers throughout time that are quite different but also somewhat alike in the way they ruled. An absolute ruler is someone who rules a country or kingdom by themselves. There have been many different absolute rulers throughout time, such as Peter, Charles II, and the most famous, Louis XIV. Another example of an absolute ruler was Philip II who ruled Spain from 1527 to 1598. His religion was Roman Catholicism who felt it was his duty to defend Catholicism. Kim Jong Un is an absolute ruler of this time who began ruling in 2010 in North Korea. Kim himself has no religion and discourages religion in North Korea. There are many differences and similarities between rulers Philip II and King Jong Un’s domestic and

During the 1600s, a noble idea, Absolutism, was brought to Europe. As it is called, absolute monarch owns top power of the nation and they were believed to exercise their divine right. Louis XIV and Peter the Great, were both absolute rulers at that period. Comparing their performance, Peter’s more absolute idea make his empire greater than Louis’, in noble constraint, economic and educational development, and governmental reformation.

Henry VIII is usually known for his various wives and marriages, but he really was one of the most ruthless and powerful among the English kings. Henry VIII was a narcissistic leader because he was obsessed with gaining a male heir to continue his legacy and would do anything to reach this goal. He was responsible for over tens of thousands of deaths during his thirty-six yearlong reign. Henry contributed to the loss of innocent people’s heads, which caused a negative impact in England. In comparison to leaders such as Ivan the Terrible, Henry’s morals did not seem as injurious and his rule was partially humane (Lowry 128).

Monarchs who hold the divine right to rule appear time and time again throughout history. Oftentimes, they use this ‘mandate of heaven’ to exercise full and absolute control over the governmental system of their society. This form of government is called an absolute monarchy. Absolute monarchy is a tool that, wielded well, can become extremely prosperous for both the kingdom, as well as the king that presides over it. On the other hand, when less capable figures attempt to harness the power of absolutism, it can lead to political and societal upheaval, and it usually does not end well for the one that tried to use it. King Louis XIV was able to achieve mastery of absolutist rule because the French government had been primed for absolutism

From 1500-1700, there were multiple European monarchs that were beneficial to their country, but there were also many other monarchs that were detrimental to their country. During this time period, certain European countries also had their own governmental issues, whereas other countries were thriving. Throughout the 1600’s, numerous European leaders were fighting internal and external wars, having social and economic problems, and losing faith in their people. On the other hand, some leaders were also providing support for their people and creating a strong government. There are several European monarchs who were beneficial and detrimental, but five key people control the discussion. King James I of England, Peter I of Russia, Louis XIV of France, Pierre Patel, and Queen Elizabeth I of England are all royals who had a substantial influence over their countries.

Henry VIII was a king of England from 1509 to 1547. He kept his power because he was able to reciprocate some of the suggestions that Niccoló Machiavelli expressed in his book, “The Prince.” Although there were many similarities in how Henry VIII ruled England and what Machiavelli explains in “The Prince,” Henry VIII did deviate from Machiavelli’s tips.

The rule of Henry IV illustrates the fate of one who seizes a crown that is not rightfully his by divine ordinance: a reign troubled with treason and uprisings. He does not have the right to rule because he has not obtained the crown through the law of primogeniture and therefore lacks the divine power imparted on those who gain the throne legitimately. Henry IV seems to have all of the right characteristics to be a successful king; however, he comes to the throne as an illegitimate ruler with the responsibility of the death of God’s chosen king, Richard II, on his shoulders. These actions cause Henry IV to incur the wrath of God against him and to have a reign plagued with conflict; his ambitiousness and political intelligence cannot fight back against the divine punishment inflicted upon him. His divine punishment dictates that he will have no peace in his rule. The instability of England when Henry IV becomes king is foreshadowed by Carlisle: “In this seat of peace tumultuous wars / Shall kin with kin and

King Henry VIII was one of the most infamous monarchs in English History. King Henry VIII gained legitimacy through the Elitist Theory and the power from his father, he gained power the Coercion Theory and the killing of his wives, and he retained authority through the Machiavellian Theory and becoming Protestant. King Henry VIII used the power from his father successfully which led him to gaining legitimacy. Henry also took advantage of the killing of his wives in order to show power. Finally, King Henry VIII became Protestant in order to retain authority. The first step in his journey to retain authority was to gain legitimacy.

People used to live in oppression and still do till this day. In Syria, people live in oppression. They have to follow rules and the people there are forbidden to do many things. A book that shows what people living in oppression is really like is Animal Farm. One theme in the book is, “People’s ignorance, or their not being educated, contributes to their being oppressed by other.” People are oppressed by others because they are either uneducated or they just ignore the issues in their society/country and will not do anything about the situation.

President Assad was given an outstanding western education, receiving a degree for ophthalmology from a London-based medical school. Naturally there was hope that since Assad had spent time in one of the most consolidated democracies, he might have been more willing to implement democratic measures in Syria than his father. Assad’s rise to power was actually through a series of rather lucky events for him. Originally his older brother was selected as his father’s heir but an unexpected car accident thrust Bashar into the spotlight. Upon the death of his father, Bashar then proceeded to be appointed leader of the major political party and the army after which he was elected president.