... government and armies are created. Under absolutism government is able to build an info-structure. Absolutism is a good system of government. Some people thought that absolutism was not effective because of the discontent and rebellion. However, people did not realize how evil humans are. As Machiavelli suggested, unless humans are compelled to be good they will inevitably turn out bad. Because of this Machiavelli thought people should fear the ruler rather than love him. This governing could be achieved though "The Prince". This is where the ruler is considered the head and the people are the body under him. Together they work but without the head the body can't exist. This type of reasoning supports absolutism. The effectiveness of absolutism is also shown though Peter the Great. Without him Russia would have never become as large and powerful as it is today. Though Peter the Great, Russia ...

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