Enlightened Absolutism

Japanese: 啓蒙絶対主義 - けいもうぜったいしゅぎ
Enlightened Absolutism
A form of absolute monarchy that emerged in developing countries in Western Europe in the 18th century, influenced by the Enlightenment, and aimed at top-down modernization through political and military reforms and the protection and development of industry. Representative examples include Frederick II of Prussia, Joseph II of Austria, and Catherine II of Russia.

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Japanese:
啓蒙思想の影響を受け,政治・軍事の改革,産業の保護育成などを行い,上からの近代化を意図した18世紀西欧の発展途上国に現れた絶対王政の形態。プロイセンのフリードリヒ2世,オーストリアのヨーゼフ2世,ロシアのエカチェリナ2世などがその代表的存在。

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