Absolute monarchy

#### Definition
Absolute monarchy is a system where the sovereign has unconstrained political power.

#### Core Principles
- Concentration of power in the monarch.

#### Historical Origins and Development
Roots in ancient civilizations; divine right in Europe.

#### Key Thinkers or Figures
- Louis XIV, Frederick the Great.

#### Notable Variants
- Enlightened absolutism.

#### Criticisms or Controversies
Debates on actual power limits.