Ever since the absolute monarchy was abolished by a military putsch in 1974, the country has been in a state of constant instability. |
Restored to his throne by CIA intervention, the shah presided over an oppressive absolute monarchy. |
In Riyadh, the absolute monarchy of Saudi Arabia walks a fine line to maintain power. |
In a word, no distinction was now drawn between despotism, tyranny, and absolute monarchy. |
Prior to independence and before the partial democratic dispensation of the British the country had been ruled by absolute monarchy, stretched for centuries. |
Some have called for an appointed government and even a return to absolute monarchy. |