Louis XIV of France followed the principles of an absolute monarchy, which is a form of unlimited government. He believed in the divine right of kings and was not bound by laws or a constitution. This is evidenced by his actions, such as:
He commanded the nobility to move to Versailles, thus consolidating his power over them.
He established a strong central government and centralized taxation system.
He promulgated the Edict of Fontainebleau, which revoked the Edict of Nantes and revoked the rights of Protestants to practice their religion.