There was a dynastic, autocratic rule in France. The king here enjoyed unrestricted powers and claimed divine rights, he was seen as a god. The king’s wish was the law, the infringement of which was a punishable offence. The king’s order were the basis of taxation and treasury expenditure.
‘Lettre de Cache’ was a sanction document, by which the king could order the arrest of any person. Thus, the common man remained in terror, his liberty was not secured. Louis XIV further strengthened his autocracy. He claimed, “I am the state.” This statement was a symbol of absolute autocracy. These elements created the basis of the French revolution.
