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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Louis Xi of France
(1423-1483) King of France form 1461-1483 who united most of France under one crown. He also laid the foundations for absolute monarchy in France, patronized the arts and sciences, and founded three universities.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Vii of France
(1403-1461) King of France. During his reign , Joan of Arc led the troops and the war against Britain came to an end.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Viii of France
King of France
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Louis X of France
(1289-1316) King of France from 1314-1316
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Philippe Auguste of France
(1165-1223) King of France
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Philippe Iii of France
(1214-1270) King of France
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: King Louis Xiv
King of France from 1638-1715, Louis XIV.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: French Revolution
A learning module on the French Revolution that includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include conditions in France prior to the...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Jerome: Against Vigilantius
Fordham University's Medieval Source Book is a collection of copy-permitted texts from the public domain related to medieval and Byzantine history. This site contains the full-text translation of a letter dictated by Joan of Arc to the...
US Department of State
Office of the Historian: Treaty of Paris, 1763
The Treaty of Paris was seen as a diplomatic success when it was ratified, however, it encouraged dissension among the colonists and the British government in the long run. Delve into the deal making behind of the scenes between France,...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Memorandum on Trade, 1664
This website from the Fordham University contains a memorandum on trade written in 1664 by Jean-Baptiste Colbert to Louis XIV, king of France. The document discusses the situation of trade (import and export), and their competition with...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Summons to a Crusade
Fordham University gives the text of Eugene III's letter to Louis, King of France, calling for a crusade (the second) to recapture land from the Muslims.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: King John of France
King John of France
Library of Congress
Loc: The Path to Royal Absolutism
The Library of Congress presents the "Political and cultural history of France from 1498 to 1661" France's Renaissance, eight civil wars, and the Bourbons. Also click on "The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy," for history from the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: King John
John (24 December 1167 - 19 October 1216) reigned as King of England from 6 April 1199, until his death. John acquired the nicknames of "Lackland" for his lack of an inheritance as the youngest son and for his loss of territory to...
Then Again
Web Chron: Absolute Monarchy
This article provides a definition and history of "absolute monarchy," a form of government in which kings, emperors, or sultans secured their position as the supreme ruler and possessor of all power.
Friesian School
Friesian School: Successors of Rome: Francia, 447 Present
The Friesian School gives a description of the Kings and Emperors of France and the Frank influence in northern Europe. There are also detailed maps.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Charter of Lorris
This site from the Medieval Sourcebook of the the Fordham University presents the text of a charter granted by King Louis VII of France to the people of Lorris.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The Crusade of Louis Vii
This site from the Fordham University is a primary source document, written by Odo of Deuil, concerning the events of the Second Crusade, led by King Louis VII of France.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Louis Xiv
King Louis the Great was just a child when he was appointed the monarch of France in 1643. The history of his life is depicted through this PowerPoint presentation.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Declaration of the Rights of Man
French democracy is founded upon its Bill of Rights, or its "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen." It provides for natural liberties thereas usurping the role of the King. The seventeen articles are included here.
BBC
Bbc: History: The Myth of Henry V
Henry V is seen as one of England's finest kings, thanks to Shakespeare's play of the same name. However, in this revisionist historian's article, the reality is very different from the legend. Archived.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: The Character and Legacy of Henry Ii
A summary of Henry II's reign in England focuses on how his ruling style and key concerns were dictated by his character. Of particular interest is his relationship with members of his family, which determined the course of British...