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lesson5wsu.pptxEurope develops strong, centralized states, part 1: Absolutism
Learning Objectives:
Define What Absolutism Was
Understand how it developed
Understand how it strengthened the state
Absolute Monarchy
Absolute Monarchy
Absolutism: complete authority resides with the ruler
An absolute monarch can at will:
proclaim laws
levy taxes
appoint officials
declare war
The Rise of Louis XIV. Directed by Roberto Rossellini. 90 min. ORTF, 1966. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZESdIUCWzE
Absolute Monarchy
How absolutism developed
Absolute Monarchy
How absolutism developed
Arose as a response to instability
Absolute Monarchy
How absolutism developed
Arose as a response to instability
Religious conflict
Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, Francois Dubois, c. 1576
Absolute Monarchy
How absolutism developed
Arose as a response to instability
Religious conflict
Dynastic instability
Absolute Monarchy
How absolutism developed
Arose as a response to instability
Religious conflict
Dynastic instability
Emergence of strong kings
Henry IV
Louis XIII
Louis XIV
Henri IV, anonymous, 17th century
Louis XIV of France by Hyacinthe Rigaud, 1701
Absolute Monarchy
Louis XIV as absolute monarch
Absolute Monarchy
Louis XIV as absolute monarch
Expansion of bureaucracy
Increased taxation
Absolute Monarchy
Louis XIV as absolute monarch
Expansion of bureaucracy
Increased taxation
Growth of the military
Absolute Monarchy
Louis XIV as absolute monarch
Expansion of bureaucracy
Increased taxation
Growth of the military
Divine right of kings
Palace of Versailles
Absolute Monarchy
Louis XIV as absolute monarch
Expansion of bureaucracy
Increased taxation
Growth of the military
Divine right of kings
Centralized state
In-Class Discussion
What are the benefits and drawbacks of absolutism?
