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The Rise of Absolutism in France: Louis XIV and the French Model

Explore the pinnacle of power and centralization in 17th century France under Louis XIV, the Sun King, as he solidifies absolutism, builds a national army, and establishes Versailles as the new center of government.

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The Rise of Absolutism in France: Louis XIV and the French Model

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  1. THE RISE OF ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE “L’etat, c’est moi (I am the state)” –Louis XIV

  2. 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

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

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

  5. 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

  6. 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

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

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

  9. 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

  10. 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

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

  12. 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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