1.   An absolute monarch, the Amir governs through an appointed Cabinet.

2.   An absolute monarch in all but name, Assad apparently sought to have his regime continued by his son, Bashar.

3.   But then he joined with Sweden against Peter to drive the Russians out and make himself the absolute monarch of his country.

4.   Mexican presidents have traditionally been absolute monarchs for their six-year terms, and official nobodies thereafter.

5.   Mobutu had reached the height of his powers and ruled virtually as an absolute monarch.

6.   Today they rule in the style of absolute monarchs.

7.   With his carefully engineered election, Mobutu had reached the height of his powers and now virtually ruled as an absolute monarch.

8.   As absolute monarch, Fahd has the final say in all Saudi affairs.

9.   Despite his frail health, Fahd, an absolute monarch, has guided the fabulously wealthy kingdom with a firm hand.

10.   Despite his frail health, Fahd, an absolute monarch, has guided the wealthy country with a firm hand.