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The French Revolution
Starting with a quote by Charles Dickens from A Tale of Two Cities, the slides featured in this presentation go into thorough detail about the French Revolution. It includes portraits of key historical figures, maps, and demographic...
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European Rulers in the Age of Absolutism
Teaching a unit of the age of absolutism in 16th century Europe? If you are, this presentation may be of interest. Each slide depicts European rulers during the age of absolutism. This is an image-driven slide show intended to accompany...
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France: Louis XIV and Versailles
Live vicariously through the riches and exorbitance of Louis XIV in this tour of Versailles palace and grounds. The presentation is a good way to provide context to your lesson on Versailles - and as a precursor to the righteous fury of...
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Versailles: Home of the
Tour the grounds of the Versailles palace in this bright and vivid series of pictures. Intended to supplement a lecture on Louis XIV and the years preceding the French Revolution, these images will set a strong context for the enormous...
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Versailles: Age of Absolutism
The creation of Versailles is the subject of this presentation, as well as Louis XIV's self-centered "absolutism." Briefly detailing the construction costs - both monetary and human - and the glorious results of the endeavor, this...
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The Development of Royal Absolutism
In this Absolutism worksheet, students read a 3-page article titled "The Development of Royal Absolutism," and then compare the Edict of Nantes to the Decree of Revocation.
Boston College
Baroque Architecture: Versailles
This website contains a brief description of the architects and construction of Versailles. The site also provides a number of images, including images of the gardens and surrounding area.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Court of Louis Xiv
Fordham University gives a description of life at the court of Louis XIV by Duc Saint-Simon. This account describes the king and the role that his ministers and courtiers played in his life.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: War of the Spanish Succession
Wikipedia gives a great account of the War of the Spanish Succession, with links to related information. The article discusses the origins, the progression of the war, the Peace of Utrecht, as well as the participants and major generals.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Louis Xiv
Slideshow provides historic images of King Louis XIV of France.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Path to Royal Absolutism
The Library of Congress presents the "Political and cultural history of France from 1498 to 1661" France's Renaissance, eight civil wars, and the Bourbons. Also click on "The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy," for history from the...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Memorandum on Trade, 1664
This website from the Fordham University contains a memorandum on trade written in 1664 by Jean-Baptiste Colbert to Louis XIV, king of France. The document discusses the situation of trade (import and export), and their competition with...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Rococo Style
This website gives the history of the Rococo, a style of decoration in Europe and France in the 18th century. It applies to other forms of art, but not architecture. Provides related links.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Louis Xiv
King Louis the Great was just a child when he was appointed the monarch of France in 1643. The history of his life is depicted through this PowerPoint presentation.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Oboe
This short article on the oboe includes information on the development of this instrument as well as a sound clip (in AIFF format and RealAudio format) and references for further reading and research.
Other
Suffolk County Community College: French Absolutism
This article describes the nature of French Absolutism and gives some historical background to the practice of absolutism in 18th century France.
Other
The Theory of Absolutism
This resource contains information about the theory of absolutism and ultimate authority held by a king. The resource discusses Bishop Jacques Bossuet and Louis XIV.
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Les Campagnes De Louis Xiv. Campagne Du Roy Pendant L'ann
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...
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The Bust of Louis Xiv on Medal.
The bust of Louis XIV on a silver commemorative medal, date unknown.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Louis Xiv
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Louis XIV."
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Louis Xiv
The age of Louis XIV. during the reign of Louis XIV, the son and successor of Louis XIII (1643-1715), which lasted over seventy years, France was the leading nation of Europe. In some respects it was a brilliant period. The magnificence...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Louis Xiv
King of France and King of Navarre from May 14, 1643 until his death. He inherited the Crown at the age of four, but he did not actually assume personal control of the government until the death of his chief minister, Jules Cardinal...