Chapter 17 - The Age of Absolutism. (1550-1800). (1) Extending Spanish Power. (2) France Under Louis XIV. (3) Triumph of Parliament in England. (4) Rise of Austria and Prussia. (5) Absolute Monarchy in Russia. (1) Extending Spanish Power. Setting the Scene. 1500s-1700s. Monarchs get powerful. Build royal army to replace nobles’ army. Take new lands and expand government. Lay foundation for nations of Europe today. Serious-minded King Philip II of Spain was member of Hapsburg dynasty. The Hapsburg
Premium House of Habsburg Louis XIV of France Charles I of England
When French forces under Louis XIV invaded the Netherlands‚ Dutch armies flooded vast portions of the country by opening the dikes‚ impeding French movement. William III of Orange‚ the Dutch monarch‚ oversaw the naval defense of key Dutch regions. Sweden united with France in gaining territory in the Spanish Netherlands and on the Rhine River. With assistance from Spain‚ the Holy Roman Empire‚ and Lorraine‚ the Dutch successfully resisted further French advancement.
Premium United States World War II Thomas Jefferson
Retold from the Alexandre Dumas ‚ Original by Oliver Ho Setting : In the seventeenth century during the time of King Louis XIV at Bastille prison in France Characters : Character Description Aramis clever and good fighter‚ ambition to be the pope of the world Philip quick learner‚ longing for freedom‚ unlucky to be locked in prison most of the time. King Louis XIV be influenced by others easily‚ easy to jealous‚ not trusting people D’Artagnan loyal to the king and to friends‚ brave
Premium Louis XIV of France English-language films Friendship
The Renaissance in France began in the mid 1400s. During this time period‚ there was a renewed fascination in arts‚ philosophy‚ and humanities. The word “renaissance” is defined as rebirth‚ so it is fitting that there was resurgence in interest in these topics. The period also offered an expansion upon more rational views of life‚ as well as new ways of thinking and expression. There was an abundance of “artistic experimentation” during this time‚ resulting in new styles of dance‚ music‚ and even
Premium Spain Louis XIV of France Dance
and eighteenth centuries is Absolutism. Absolutism was the most effective form of government according to King James I of England in 1609‚ King Louis XIV of France in 1660‚ and Machiavelli the prince in 1513. King James I believed absolutism was the best form of government because the King deserves divine power over the kingdom or empire. King Louis XIV believed that absolutism was the most effective because he believed the more you offer the people the more they take it for granted. Machiavelli
Premium Louis XIV of France Democracy James I of England
began to question. Lending libraries helped people learn‚ and question even more. The Edict of Nance‚ which had been laid out by Prince Henry‚ protected religious freedom. However‚ Louis XIV‚ the king of the day‚ wanted to remove the Edict of Nance. Bayle was a Huguenot. He had a well-publicized feud with Louis XIV. Louis XIV was Catholic but persecuted Huguenots. Using one of the new concepts of the day‚ pure logic and reason‚ Bayle said that it
Premium French Revolution Age of Enlightenment Protestant Reformation
leadership characteristics. King Louis XIV had constructed The Palace of Versailles built and had the longest reign in European History. Alexander the Great became known as one of the best military generals for carving out and empire that reached from Greece to India. Constantine helped spread Christianity throughout Europe. All three of these astounding leaders have transformed their own kingdoms and have shaped history in their own remarkable ways. King Louis XIV of France inherited the throne
Premium Louis XIV of France Roman Empire
Can People Be Trusted to Govern Themselves? One question that has been pondered since the times of Greece. Should the people be trusted to govern themselves? There has been great arguments‚ points‚ and responses to the question but history definitely plays a role. Aristotle born in 384 BC in Stagira‚ Greece. Aristotle was a philosopher who believed that the government should be ruled by middle class men and that people should be trusted to govern themselves but only the properly educated middle
Premium Government Political philosophy Form of government
nobility’s influence over government and politics. Absolute monarchs like France’s King Louis XIV‚ Russia’s Peter the Great‚ and Prussia’s Hohenzollern kings‚ wanted to control their governments with no interference from the nobility. Absolutism greatly diminished the political power of the European nobility while still offering the nobles an opportunity to maintain their economic status and prosperity. King Louis XIV famously declared‚ “I am the state‚” and there is no question that he identified himself
Premium Palace of Versailles Louis XIV of France Prussia
– Pierre Beauchamp Pierre Beauchamp lived from 1636 to 1705 he was born in Versailles a wealthy French area into a family of French dance masters; he was a French dancer‚ teacher and choreographer. He was the ballet tutor of King Louis XIV also known as the Sun King and was regarded as one of the finest dancers of his time. Beauchamp is also known to be the first to officially codify the five basic positions of ballet. The first assigned date of ballet is in 1581‚ when the so called Ballet Comique
Premium Louis XIV of France Louis XV of France Dance