give the impression that France is the center of the universe around which the rest of the world rotates. One can quickly learn to resent the French belief in their cultural superiority and lack of immediate friendliness.’ Moreover‚ in the text ‘a golden age burst forth in the person of Louis 13‚ the Sun King‚ who proclaimed‚ L’etat‚ c’est moi‚ or I’m the state. He orchestrated his rule from the extraordinarily lavish Palais de Versailles‚ and during his reign‚ France expanded and built an impressive
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courts of the 15th century. Noblemen and women were treated to lavish events‚ especially wedding celebrations‚ where dancing and music created an elaborate spectacle. King Louis XIV had a heartfelt influence on the development of ballet. He is passionate about dance and everyone loves him as a performer too. King Louis XIV established the world’s first ballet school in 1661 and it was the Academie Royale de Danse (Royal Academy of Dance). Did you know that before‚ ballet is only exclusive for men
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Turgot on Problems and Solutions Regarding “Foundations” Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot was a perfect example of the “enlightened Administrator” who wished to reform the government‚ not overthrow it‚ and was even employed by King Louis XIV as “Controller General”. His ideas in the article‚ On Foundations‚ while radical‚ and critical of the Old Regime‚ mainly focus on the ideas of local government‚ taxation‚ humanism‚ and citizenship. In the article‚ Turgot criticizes the Old Regime practice of employing
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revolution became more and more radical was that the country was in the hands of an ineffective and weak king who did not care for his citizens; Louis XVI let the country fall apart also showed his partiality to the nobles/clergy instead of trying to create a more equal society where all people‚ regardless of their class‚ were afforded equal rights. Instead‚ Louis focused his attention on his hobbies and hunting. It also didn’t help that he was married to a woman who‚ in the midst of such economic straits
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this‚ it is evident that Moliere’s intent for this play was to satirize hypocrites within the church. However‚ church officials damned Tartuffe as "a play which offends piety" filled with "abominations from beginning to end" (p. 306)? When King Louis XIV asked why so much commotion was being made by the Catholic Church over Tartuffe‚ his prince replied "It is because the comedy of Moliere makes fun of them‚
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(French Revolution/Napoleon) Enlightenment Salon Guest Description Cardinal Mazarin I am Cardinal Jules Mazarin of France; I was French cardinal and diplomat who served as chief minister of France from 1642 to the year of my death 1661. I first came involved with church when I joined the Jesuit order after attending the Jesuit college of Rome. During my service with the papal forces I came into favor with many important figures such as Pope Urban VIII for excellent diplomatic skills. I later entered
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When it became the early 1600s the nobility became less and less involved on serving their king and became more involved in protecting their own reputation‚ through illegal means‚ such as‚ the nobility having duels. This unsettled the French King Louis XIII and he decided to denigrate the nobles participating in the activity through his Declaration on Duels and Affairs of Honour speech‚ “These crimes‚ which gravely offend God’s majesty are detestable sacrilege‚ destroy healthy men‚ violate natural
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orphanage directors hope audiences would be dazzled by the orphans’ musical performances? Answer Selected Answer: They would donate money to the orphanages Correct Answer: They would donate money to the orphanages Question 6 0 out of 2 points What did Louis XIV’s rejection of Bernini’s plan mark in European culture? Answer Selected Answer: Correct Answer: The end of classically-inspired designs The end of Italian art and architecture’s dominance Question 7 0 out of 2 points Why was the division between
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Paris‚ the capital of France‚ is known for being home to an abundance of historical monuments and locations. A particularly grand example is The Sainte-Chapelle. The Sainte-Chapelle is an extremely old monument‚ having been built during the years of 1246-1248. Its existence was funded by Louis the 9th‚ who was the King of France at the time. His purpose for this building was to house the many valuable‚ sacred‚ and historical artifacts he had collected over the years. Additionally‚ the
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Le Cid Corneille The playwright of Le Cid is one written by Corneille sometime before 1636 when it was first performed in France. This was his first play that became a popular hit with the people of France as well as with the King Louis XIII. This play was so well appreciated it was used as a base for many other plays to follow. This play is based on the deeds of a Spanish soldier El Cid. The play relates to Le Cid having to challenge Le Cid’s future father in-law to a duel. He is stuck
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