Crash Course
Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History
So far, the rulers of Europe have been working to consolidate their power and expand their kingdoms, and this is it. The moment they've been working toward: Absolute Monarchy. We're going to learn about how kings and queens became...
Curated Video
Italy, Caserta gardens and nymphaeums
Of all the royal residences inspired by the Palace of Versailles, the Reggia of Caserta is the one that bears the greatest resemblance to the original model: the unbroken balustraded skyline and the slight break provided by pavilions...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Louis Xiv: Sun King of France
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]