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Age of Absolutism: King Louis XIV

Explore the theory and implications of absolutist rule in 17th century France under King Louis XIV, known for the phrase "L’etat, c’est moi (I am the state)." Discover the centralization of authority, limitations, and power-sharing aspects of his rule. Learn about the rise of absolutism through Louis XIII, Cardinal Richelieu, and the reign of Louis XIV with Cardinal Mazarin and Jean-Baptiste Colbert. Uncover how Louis XIV solidified absolutism, established a national army, and centralized government in Versailles, promoting his image as the Sun King and God's representative on earth.

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Age of Absolutism: King Louis XIV

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  1. Age of Absolutism:King Louis XIV Objective: The students will be able to explain the theory and implications of absolutist rule in France under King Louis XIV.

  2. “L’etat, c’est moi (I am the state)” –Louis XIV

  3. THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE THE FRENCH MODEL • Effective centralization of authority into hands of monarch • Louis XIV as embodiment of absolutist rule • But foundations laid by rulers before him • Absolutism had limitations & power-sharing

  4. THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE 17TH CENTURY FRANCE • Pinnacle of power, wealth, prestige • Overseas exploration & expansion • Cultural & intellectual leader

  5. THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE 17TH CENTURY FRANCE • Forms of authority Estates General • Monarchy • Estates General • Parlements • towns & cities • regional “customs”

  6. THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE Louis XIII BUILDING ABSOLUTSIM • Louis XIII (r. 1610-1643) and Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) • reduced power of nobility • restricted local authorities Cardinal Richelieu • created intendants

  7. THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE Young Louis XIV BUILDING ABSOLUTISM • Louis XIV (r. 1643-1715) and Cardinal Mazarin (1602-1661) • The Fronde (1648) • Louis takes reigns of power, 1661 Cardinal Mazarin

  8. Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683) • Served as controller of finances from 1662-1683. • Supported mercantilist policies. • Built roads and canals. • Credited for many of Louis’ economic successes and failures.

  9. THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE RULE OF LOUIS XIV • Solidified absolutism • National army

  10. THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE RULE OF LOUIS XIV • Solidified absolutism • National army • New center of govt: Versailles • Elaborate court ritual Versailles

  11. THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE RULE OF LOUIS XIV • Solidified absolutism • Promoted own image: • Sun King • Louis the Great • God’s representative on earth

  12. THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE RULE OF LOUIS XIV • Centralization of govt. • built up royal administration • decreased other sources of authority • expanded intendant system

  13. THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE RULE OF LOUIS XIV • Religious unification • “One king, one law, one faith” • Revoked Edict of Nantes, 1685

  14. THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE LIMITS OF ABSOLUTISM • Dependant on many advisors & bureaucrats • Compromised with vested interests • Many old privileges & customs continued to exist

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