1. Thomas Hobbes Lived through violent English Civil War – a fight between the monarch with absolute power and Parliament, who wanted more power for the people. Was a tutor to the English King. Had a pessimistic view of human nature. Thomas Hobbes, English political philosopher

2. John Locke Also lived through the English Civil War. Was a writer, but also a government official and political activist. John Locke, political philosopher

3. Bossuet Bishop Appointed to tutor Louis XIV – absolute monarch

4. What does this painting tell you about French Absolutism?

5. Absolute monarch definition: Kings and Queens who held all the power within their state boundary and controlled all aspects of society. Control of religion Control of nobility Use of beaureacracy They believed they were representatives of God on Earth. (DIVINE RIGHT)

6. Monarchs Head of army Head of church Made laws Controlled economy Controlled social life

7. French Absolutism: Tour of Versailles What IS Versailles? Lavish French royal palace built by King Louis XIV (1638- 1713) As you take the tour, think about…  What does Versailles say about the role of the absolute monarchy?

8. 1. Tour of Versailles: map

9. Write: What does each aspect of Versailles tell you about French Absolutism?

10. 2. Tour of Versailles: New Chateau

11. 3. Tour of Versailles: Hall of Mirrors

12. Fun Fact – Treaty of Versailles

13. 4. Tour of Versailles: Queen’s Bedchamber

14. 4. Tour of Versailles: “Grand Apartment”

15. 4. Tour of Versailles: King’s Suite

16. 5. Tour of Versailles: Chapel Royal

17. 6. Tour of Versailles: Statue of Louis XIV

18. 7. Tour of Versailles: Gardens Formal…

19. 7. Tour of Versailles: … and Gardens Fanciful

21. 7. Tour of Versailles: Map & Grand Canal

23. How We Got Here... Feudal Times Noblemen and landowners supreme Serfs tied to the Land King has little or no power “New” Monarchies Centralization Control of military Partnerships with nobility to retain status Royal courts, laws and taxes Power struggle with the Church

24. French Absolutism

25. France: A Bundle of Regions Under A King

26. The Reign of Henry IV

27. The Reign of Louis XIII 1610-1643

28. Cardinal Richelieu Who was really ruling France?

29. The Reign Of Louis XIV 1643-1715 Begins rule in 1651

30. Julius Mazarin 1643-1661

31. Growing unrest…a call for absolute rule?

32. “ One Rule, One Law, One Faith”

33. The Economic Mind of France Jean Baptiste Colbert mercantilism