Thomas HobbesLived through violent English Civil War – a fight between the monarch with absolute power and Parliament, who wanted more power for the people. Was a tutor to the English King. Had a pessimistic view of human nature.
Thomas Hobbes, English political philosopher
John LockeAlso lived through the English Civil War. Was a writer, but also a government official and political activist.
John Locke, political philosopher
Bossuet
BishopAppointed to tutor Louis XIV – absolute monarch
What does this painting tell you about French Absolutism?
Absolute monarch definition:
Kings and Queens who held all the power within their state boundary and controlled all aspects of society.•Control of religion•Control of nobility•Use of beaureacracyThey believed they were representatives of God on Earth. (DIVINE RIGHT)
Monarchs
• Head of army• Head of church• Made laws• Controlled economy• Controlled social life
French Absolutism: Tour of Versailles
What IS Versailles? Lavish French royal palace built by King Louis XIV (1638-1713)
As you take the tour, think about…
What does Versailles say about the role of the absolute monarchy?
1. Tour of Versailles: map
Write: What does each aspect of Versailles tell you about
French Absolutism?
2. Tour of Versailles: New Chateau
3. Tour of Versailles: Hall of Mirrors
Fun Fact – Treaty of Versailles
4. Tour of Versailles: Queen’s Bedchamber
4. Tour of Versailles: “Grand Apartment”
4. Tour of Versailles: King’s Suite
5. Tour of Versailles: Chapel Royal
6. Tour of Versailles: Statue of Louis XIV
7. Tour of Versailles: Gardens Formal…
7. Tour of Versailles: … and Gardens Fanciful
7. Tour of Versailles: … and Gardens Fanciful
7. Tour of Versailles: Map & Grand Canal
How We Got Here...
Feudal TimesNoblemen and landowners supreme
Serfs tied to the LandKing has little or no power
“New” MonarchiesCentralization
Control of militaryPartnerships with nobility to retain status
Royal courts, laws and taxesPower struggle with the Church
French Absolutism
France:A Bundle of
Regions UnderA King
The Reign of Henry IV
The Reign of Louis XIII1610-1643
Cardinal Richelieu
Who was really ruling France?
The Reign Of Louis XIV 1643-1715
Begins rule in 1651
Julius Mazarin 1643-1661
Growing unrest…a call for absolute rule?
“ One Rule, One Law, One Faith”
The Economic Mindof France
Jean BaptisteColbert
mercantilism
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