Both of the countries absolutist monarchs believed in maintaining a strong army. Frederick the Great was noted on his large army. The Royal Prussian Army served as the army of the Kingdom of Prussia and it became completely vital to the development of Brandenburg-Prussia as a European power. The stealthiness of the army greatly increased the prestige of the Kingdom of Prussia. Peter the Great was also noted on his dedication to his army and military reforms. Before Peter was in rule, the Russian army had been amateur. He brought uniformity and precision to the unlikely set of individuals. Additionally, the countries monarch’s believed in a strong throne. Maria Theresa, with her own rule, strengthened the central power of the crown and limited the autonomy of regions, so she can have the most power during her rule. Peter the Great believed that his power and ideas would better Russia completely. This was shown when Peter embarked the policy of Westernization. He asked Russia to completely adopt western ideas, technology, and culture. He believed that if Russia were to change their whole life, it would make Russia much more of a better and efficient country. This was a big changer in Russian history, this signified that Peter the Great was the most autocratic rulers of Europe’s absolute monarchs. His high demands and force that he put upon Russia showed his ability and strength in the
Both of the countries absolutist monarchs believed in maintaining a strong army. Frederick the Great was noted on his large army. The Royal Prussian Army served as the army of the Kingdom of Prussia and it became completely vital to the development of Brandenburg-Prussia as a European power. The stealthiness of the army greatly increased the prestige of the Kingdom of Prussia. Peter the Great was also noted on his dedication to his army and military reforms. Before Peter was in rule, the Russian army had been amateur. He brought uniformity and precision to the unlikely set of individuals. Additionally, the countries monarch’s believed in a strong throne. Maria Theresa, with her own rule, strengthened the central power of the crown and limited the autonomy of regions, so she can have the most power during her rule. Peter the Great believed that his power and ideas would better Russia completely. This was shown when Peter embarked the policy of Westernization. He asked Russia to completely adopt western ideas, technology, and culture. He believed that if Russia were to change their whole life, it would make Russia much more of a better and efficient country. This was a big changer in Russian history, this signified that Peter the Great was the most autocratic rulers of Europe’s absolute monarchs. His high demands and force that he put upon Russia showed his ability and strength in the