Enlightened Absolutism - New Wine in Old Bottles Malcolm Crook takes a fresh look at the eighteenth-century alliance between philosophers and kings. Malcolm Crook | Published in History Review Issue 26 December 1996 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.