England after 1689 had a limited monarchy; France enjoyed divine absolutism under Louis XIV. Define each form of government, and in a short but well written essay explain some of the strengths and weaknesses of each. As always, some sense of time would be deeply appreciated, but also some sense of the historical events which gave rise to each form of government. What French king (when did he live?) is the prime example of absolute monarchy? How and why did he acquire so much power? What event marks the beginning of England's limited monarchy? How and why (what benefits were there) did England choose to become a limited monarchy? What writers would you mention who show the favorable side of each form of government? What advantages (financial, political, etc.) does limited monarchy have over absolutism? What advantages (chain of command, unity of purpose, etc.) does absolutism have over limited monarchy?