THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE

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THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE “L’etat, c’est moi (I am the state)” –Louis XIV

THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE THE FRENCH MODEL Effective centralization of authority into hands of monarch Louis XIV as embodiment of absolutist rule But foundations laid by rulers before him Absolutism had limitations & power-sharing

THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE 17TH CENTURY FRANCE Pinnacle of power, wealth, prestige Overseas exploration & expansion Cultural & intellectual leader

THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE 17TH CENTURY FRANCE Forms of authority Estates General Monarchy Estates General Parlements towns & cities regional “customs”

THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE Louis XIII BUILDING ABSOLUTSIM Louis XIII (r. 1610-1643) and Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) reduced power of nobility restricted local authorities Cardinal Richelieu created intendants

THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE Young Louis XIV BUILDING ABSOLUTISM Louis XIV (r. 1643-1715) and Cardinal Mazarin (1602-1661) The Fronde (1648) Louis takes reigns of power, 1661 Cardinal Mazarin

THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE RULE OF LOUIS XIV Solidified absolutism National army

THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE RULE OF LOUIS XIV Solidified absolutism National army New center of govt: Versailles Elaborate court ritual Versailles

THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE RULE OF LOUIS XIV Solidified absolutism Promoted own image: Sun King Louis the Great God’s representative on earth

THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE RULE OF LOUIS XIV Centralization of govt. built up royal administration decreased other sources of authority expanded intendant system

THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE RULE OF LOUIS XIV Religious unification “One king, one law, one faith” Revoked Edict of Nantes, 1685 (end of religious tolerance for French Hugenots (Protestants) and other religions minorities)

This Powerpoint presentation is a primarily the creation of University of Vermont, History Professor Laurie Stoff.