Dec
9
Primary Source Paper: King Louis XIV
December 9, 2013 | Comments Off on Primary Source Paper: King Louis XIV
Absolutism in France Absolutism is historically noted as the gain of absolute power in the monarchy in Europe during the 17th century. King Louis XIV was the ruler of France during the 17th century and his kingdom can be summed up in a personal quote that “The State is Mine.” He used very minimal clergy […]
Dec
9
Absolutism Timeline
December 9, 2013 | Comments Off on Absolutism Timeline
The Age of Absolutism Event Date: Event Title: Event Description: 08/01/1429 1429 Isabella financed Colombus’s voyage to the Americas. Isabella financed Colombus’s voyage to the Americas. 10/20/1485 1485 – 1603 England was ruled by the Tudor Dynasty 10/01/1519 1519 Charles V inherits a huge empire. 1519 Charles V inherits […]
Dec
7
Oliver Cromwell
December 7, 2013 | Comments Off on Oliver Cromwell
Biography Oliver Cromwell was born into a family of minor Huntingdon gentry on April 25,1599. He was then baptised at St John’s Church in Huntingdon four days later. He attended the free school attached to the hospital of St John in Huntingdon, where he was taught by Dr Thomas Beard. Later, he spent a year […]
Dec
7
The History of Versailles
December 7, 2013 | Comments Off on The History of Versailles
Few symbols of France can match the magnificence that is Versailles. Located a short drive from Paris, the vast estate is “the symbol of monarchy at its peak,” according to journalist Milena Pozzoli. French historian Pierre Goubert states that at its zenith, under King Louis XIV, Versailles represented a “mixture of work and play, splendor […]
Dec
7
King James I: Absolutism
December 7, 2013 | Comments Off on King James I: Absolutism
My second primary source paper was on James I of England and The True Law of the Free Monarchy. After looking at his portrait, I analyzed any iconography in the portrait that shows his belief of absolute power. James I believed in the divine right of kings and also wrote The true law of the Free Monarchy. […]
May
1
Second Primary Source Paper Topic.
May 1, 2012 | 1 Comment
Jungmin Song My second primary source paper was on Jame I of England and The True Law of Free Monarch. King James I believed that he was chosen by God to be a King and wrote The True Law of Free Monarch. Then by looing at his portrait, I analyze any iconography in the portrait […]
Apr
30
Absolute Timeline
April 30, 2012 | Comments Off on Absolute Timeline
The Age of Absolutism is dated here as significant events led up to it as early as the 15th century and significant results are seen as late as the 19th sentury. If you go to the link the timline is either text based or interactive: Absolute Timeline The Age of Absolutism Timeline created by […]
Apr
30
Absolutism and The Divine Rights of Kings
April 30, 2012 | Comments Off on Absolutism and The Divine Rights of Kings
Posted by Chet Eichenbrenner Copied from a faculty page of the Univ. of Wisconsin, this post gives definitons of absolutism and the divine rights of kings in the areas where it was most concentrated. The link is: Absolutism and the Divine Rights of Kings J.P.SOMMERVILLE Absolutism and the Divine Right of Kings 351-17(2) […]
Apr
26
Absolutism in Eastern Europe
April 26, 2012 | Comments Off on Absolutism in Eastern Europe
Posted by Chet Eichenbrenner Although an offsite AP Review article, it brings up some facts that we did not cover in class about Absolutism in Eastern Europe. Here’s the link: Absolutism in Eastern Europe ABSOLUTISM IN EASTERN EUROPE: Austria, Russia and Prussia In many respects the rise of absolutism was a natural response to […]
Apr
25
A Page on French Culture
April 25, 2012 | 1 Comment
Posted by Chet Eichenbrenner This Library of Congress website is stuctured to depict several of the monumental representations of French culture during Absolutism. The Link to the website is LoC on French Culture HOME – Introduction – Monarchs & Monasteries – Path to Royal Absolutism Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy […]