AP Euro History video in which Tom Richey lectures on the importance of Louis XIV who epitomized an absolute monarchy form of centralized government and ruled as King of France, the "Sun King", during the 17th and 18th Centuries. [14:41]

AP European History video on the Foundations of Absolutism. Mr. Richey discusses the evolution of centralized and sovereign form of government which emerged in early modern Europe. Part one in a lecture series of Early Modern European...

Tom Richey video extols the accomplishments of Peter the Great as he attempted to modernise Russia during his reign at the turn of the 18th Century. A lecture suitable for AP Euro History, World History and Western Civilization students....