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Versailles: Age of Absolutism
The creation of Versailles is the subject of this presentation, as well as Louis XIV's self-centered "absolutism." Briefly detailing the construction costs - both monetary and human - and the glorious results of the endeavor, this...
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European Rulers in the Age of Absolutism
Teaching a unit of the age of absolutism in 16th century Europe? If you are, this presentation may be of interest. Each slide depicts European rulers during the age of absolutism. This is an image-driven slide show intended to accompany...
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Introduction to Age of Absolutism
Who were the absolute monarchs of Europe and what effect did they have on their countries? Young historians begin by naming qualities they believe are important for a monarch to possess. They then take notes on four key factors...
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The Development of Royal Absolutism
In this Absolutism worksheet, students read a 3-page article titled "The Development of Royal Absolutism," and then compare the Edict of Nantes to the Decree of Revocation.
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Quotes by Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire
In Enlightenment quotations study guide worksheet, students read quotations and identify the speakers as Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Peter the Great, Copernicus, Louis XIV, Galileo, Harvey, Kepler , Frederick the Great, or...
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Revolution Case Study: France
In this French Revolution case study worksheet, young scholars read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in French history and then respond to two short answer questions.
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History of France: Big Picture
In this French history study guide worksheet, young scholars read a brief overview pertaining to major events in history of France from circa 1500 to the present.
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History of France: Big Picture
In this French history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of France from the Reformation to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 25 short...
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Enlightened Arguments
In this Enlightenment study guide worksheet, learners read a brief overviews pertaining to the time period in world history. Students then comment on the 2 sides of the of the arguments in the 6 topics presented.
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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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The Theory of Absolutism
This resource contains information about the theory of absolutism and ultimate authority held by a king. The resource discusses Bishop Jacques Bossuet and Louis XIV.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Louis Xiv
The age of Louis XIV. during the reign of Louis XIV, the son and successor of Louis XIII (1643-1715), which lasted over seventy years, France was the leading nation of Europe. In some respects it was a brilliant period. The magnificence...
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Les Campagnes De Louis Xiv. Campagne Du Roy Pendant L'ann
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...
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Suffolk County Community College: French Absolutism
This article describes the nature of French Absolutism and gives some historical background to the practice of absolutism in 18th century France.
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The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy
An excellent explanation of the rise of Louis XIV and the concurrent cultural influence of France throughout Europe.
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Paris Embellished and Expanded, Date Unknown
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...
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Selenographia Sive Lunae Descriptio
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...
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Selenographia Sive Lunae Descriptio
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...
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Cours Des Principaux Fleuves Et Rivi
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...
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Constitution Des Treize
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...