Medieval Background During the period from 1050-1300, personal and economic freedom for peasants increased, and serfdom nearly disappeared After 1300,
France in the Age of Absolutism. 1559: King Henry II (Fr.) died 3 sons were incompetent Catherine de Medici 1562-1598: religious wars betw. Catholics.
The Age of Absolutism. What is Absolutism? O 17 th and 18 th centuries O period in which traditional monarchs consolidated power and attempted to exert.
The Age of Absolutism. Absolutism During the Age of Absolutism, monarchs had absolute power – kings and queens make every decision Monarchs goal was to.
THE AGE OF ABSOLUTISM. FRENCH WARS OF RELIGION PLAYERS –French Catholics: about 93% of the French population (including the king) –Huguenots: about 7%
The Age of Absolutism Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800 l.
Absolutism & the Old Regime OUTLINE Defining Absolutism Defining Absolutism France & Louis XIV France & Louis XIV Absolutism Elsewhere Absolutism Elsewhere.
