Enlightenment France
Information on France between the accession of Louis XIV to the start of the French Revolution.
Absolutism
Part of Washington State University’s historical glossary, this is an extended explanation of the term Absolutism, which has become synonymous with the French kings of the 18th century.
Part of Washington State University’s historical glossary, this is an extended explanation of the term Absolutism, which has become synonymous with the French kings of the 18th century.
Cardinal Richelieu
This page, by the Web site ‘Lucid Café’, discusses Richelieu, who became a Cardinal in 1622, and the French First Minister in 1624.
This page, by the Web site ‘Lucid Café’, discusses Richelieu, who became a Cardinal in 1622, and the French First Minister in 1624.
Louis XIV – The Sun King
An excellent site devoted to Louis XIV, his work and his life. Good historical and biographical detail, alongside artwork and several modern ‘goodies’ – including desktops and winamp skins!
An excellent site devoted to Louis XIV, his work and his life. Good historical and biographical detail, alongside artwork and several modern ‘goodies’ – including desktops and winamp skins!
The Palace of Versailles
Produced for the Museum of Versailles, this site contains material on the development and contents of the palace. As well as text, the site is gloriously illustrated, including a 360-degree panorama of the Hall of Mirrors, which runs smoothly on a 56k modem.
Produced for the Museum of Versailles, this site contains material on the development and contents of the palace. As well as text, the site is gloriously illustrated, including a 360-degree panorama of the Hall of Mirrors, which runs smoothly on a 56k modem.
The Theory of Absolutism
This excerpt from Jackson J. Spielvogel’s Western Civilization (1991) discusses the theory and practice of absolutism in France.
This excerpt from Jackson J. Spielvogel’s Western Civilization (1991) discusses the theory and practice of absolutism in France.