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Foundations of Absolutism

Explore the goals and challenges faced by absolutist rulers such as Peter the Great of Russia, Louis XIV of France, and the Fredericks of Prussia in the 17th and 18th centuries. Discover their pursuit of sovereignty and the threats posed by privileged groups such as the Church, the nobility, representative bodies, towns, and universities.

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Foundations of Absolutism

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  1. Foundations of Absolutism Photo bychriskongs Photo byChiew Pang

  2. The Absolutists Peter the Great of Russia Louis XIV of France The Fredericks of Prussia

  3. 17th & 18th c.

  4. Their Goal?

  5. Sovereignty

  6. Sovereignty Supreme and Independent Power

  7. #PimpinAintEasy

  8. Medieval kings faced many challenges. Photo byAhd Photography

  9. CHECK! They competed in a real life game of chess. Some rights reserved by OmarC

  10. CHECK! • Church • Nobility • Representative Bodies • Towns • Universities Some rights reserved by OmarC

  11. CHECK! The Church was not just a religious institution in early modern Europe – bishops held considerable wealth and influence. The Church Photo byangeloangelo

  12. Wealth and Power Interior of Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris Photo by Eivind K. Døvik

  13. CHECK! Medieval kings were heavily dependent on the hereditary warrior aristocracy. The Nobility Photo byDaleKav

  14. Feudalism Lord/Vassal Contracts Some rights reserved by merwing✿little dear

  15. The Feudal Contract The King provides LAND to his vassal. The Vassal swears FEALTY to his king.

  16. Feudal France

  17. Banners Medieval soldiers fought under the banners of their lords – not the king. Some rights reserved by foamcow

  18. Castles The most powerful lords were protected behind the walls of fortified castles. Some rights reserved by Lee Jordan

  19. CHECK! Representative Bodies Taxation by CONSENT A medieval depiction of a meeting of Parliament

  20. CHECK! Representative Bodies England: Parliament France: Estates General Prussia: Estates A medieval depiction of a meeting of Parliament

  21. CHECK! Independent Charters Special Privileges Towns and Cities Royal charters granted privileges and exemptions from certain taxes and laws. Photo Credit: SönkeRahn

  22. WALLS Medieval towns often had fortifications.

  23. CHECK! Universities Universities typically controlled by the Church. (NOT by the king)

  24. The Absolutist’s Goal Photo byJonathan_W (@whatie)

  25. Some rights reserved by cylent

  26. IN REVERSE Some rights reserved by cylent

  27. SOVEREIGNTY Photo byJonathan_W (@whatie)

  28. REVIEW Which privileged groups threatened the sovereignty of kings? • Church • Nobility • Representative Bodies • Towns • Universities Some rights reserved by OmarC

  29. The Absolutists Peter the Great of Russia Louis XIV of France The Fredericks of Prussia

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