The palace of Versailles was built by Louis XIV of France (1643-1715)‚ and the Escorial was built by Philip II of Spain (1556-1598). By examining the aerial and frontal facades of these two palaces‚ it may be seen that there were many similarities and differences between the two kings’ perception and practice of monarchy. Each king set his own goals for his life‚ and concluded as to how a monarch ought to behave. Both Louis XIV and Philip II had religious duties to pay attention to‚ organized the
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Absolutism in the 1700s exceeded Constitutionalism The Experience of France and England in the 17th century demonstrates the intellectual and practical superiority of absolutism over constitutionalism. Absolutism in France was much more secure than Constitutionalism in England. Absolutism controlled all competing interest groups and organized all religious sects. Louis XIV had centralized power and control under his authority in France while Constitutionalism in England failed to create absolute monarchy
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to marry in order to form a new alliance with France. Just at the age of 14‚ she was married and then became queen of a foreign country. Seems like a huge responsibility for such a young girl... And nevertheless it was. At the end of her reign‚ Marie Antoinette ended up being an unfit ruler and was hated by the majority of France. France was the most powerful country at the time of Marie Antoinette’s rule. Just before Marie was shipped over to France to become queen‚ the Seven Years War was ending
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October 22‚ 2010 Seminar Topic: “Phillip 2 of Spain (15556-1598) built the Escorial and Louis XIV of France (1643-1715) built the Versailles. Starting with the pictures of theses palaces‚ below and on the next page‚ analyze the similarities & differences in the conception and the practices of monarchy of these two kings.” 1988 Question #3 Thesis Paragraph: King Philip II of Spain & King Louis XIV both believed in “Absolute Monarchy” which also means that they had “Divine Right. They were
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Louis XIV Louis XIV‚ a marvelous leader during his reign (1643-1715)‚ was a prime example of an absolutist ruler. He used his position to expand the power of his government with projects like the expansion of the Chateau de Versailles‚ completed in 1688. Despite the unimaginable cost of the monumental construction of Versailles that exhausted much of France ’s finances‚ its creation was beneficial for the French government‚ foreign influence‚ and the historical impact on France and the world.
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economy. France’s King Louis XIV played a hugely important role in the success of mercantilism. Louis XIV realized the affects of a successful mercantile economy in France. The King supported the theory of the mercantile system but he failed the follow through with the suggestions of Colbert‚ minister of the state. Aware of the huge amount of money that was being spent on foreign goods‚ Louis XIV worked towards establishing internal industries‚ such as tapestry production which France has become famous
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Terrie Pointer Period 1 10-3-14 Compare and Contrast France and Roman Absolutism Absolutism is the acceptance of‚ or belief in absolute principles in political‚ philosophical‚ ethical‚ or theological matters. French absolutism started with Louis XIV and Russian absolutism started with Peter the Great. Louis XIV ruled from 1643-1714 and Peter the Great ruled from 1699-1725. In French absolutism‚ the rule of absolute monarchs was not all embracing because they lacked the financial and military resources
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England and France were changing. In England‚ the move was away from an absolute monarch‚ and toward a more powerful Parliament. In France‚ the opposite was happening as Louis XIV strengthened his own office while weakening the general assembly of France‚ the Estates General. Absolutism‚ the political situation in which a monarch controls all aspects of government with no checks or balances‚ had been introduced in England by James I and Charles I‚ but never quite took hold. In France‚ on the other
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“absolutism”‚ or “absolute monarchy”‚ which affirmed the “divine right of kings.” (Short Answer). The doctrine of absolutism can be best described as a king or ruler who dictates the laws and forces within a country. Absolute monarchy was most popular in France during the seventeenth century and was taught in all the churches. It was Jacques-Benigne Bossuet who was a theorist and stated that “old Christian teaching that all power comes from God and that all who hold power are responsible to God for the
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absolutism that made it justifiable at all. In the time of Louis XIV absolutism was justified by divine right and that‚ especially in the very Catholic French empire‚ made it acceptable to most people. There were many positive outcomes for absolutist France‚ such as the creation of a strong standing army and the unity and stability provided by a strong monarch . The previously unheard of sense of nationhood and pride felt throughout France during Louis XIV’s reign was another positive result. Even the banishment
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