Photo by chriskongs Foundations of Absolutism Photo by Chiew Pang The Absolutists Louis XIV of France Peter the Great of Russia The Fredericks of Prussia 17 th amp 18 th c Their Goal Sovereignty ID: 767170
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Photo by chriskongs Foundations of Absolutism Photo by Chiew Pang
The Absolutists Louis XIV of France Peter the Great of Russia The Fredericks of Prussia
17 th & 18th c.
Their Goal?
Sovereignty
Sovereignty Supreme and Independent Power
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Medieval kings faced many challenges. Photo by Ahd Photography
They competed in a real life game of chess. Some rights reserved by OmarCCHECK!
Church Nobility Representative BodiesTownsUniversitiesSome rights reserved by OmarC CHECK!
The Church was not just a religious institution in early modern Europe – bishops held considerable wealth and influence. The Church Photo by angeloangelo CHECK!
Interior of Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris Photo by Eivind K. Døvik Wealth and Power
Medieval kings were heavily dependent on the hereditary warrior aristocracy. CHECK! The Nobility Photo by DaleKav
Feudalism Some rights reserved by merwing✿little dear Lord/Vassal Contracts
The Feudal Contract The King providesLANDto his vassal. The Vassal swears FEALTY to his king .
Feudal France
Banners Some rights reserved by foamcowMedieval soldiers fought under the banners of their lords – not the king.
Castles The most powerful lords were protected behind the walls of fortified castles. Some rights reserved by Lee Jordan
CHECK! Taxation by CONSENT Representative Bodies A medieval depiction of a meeting of Parliament
CHECK! England: ParliamentFrance: Estates General Prussia: EstatesRepresentative Bodies A medieval depiction of a meeting of Parliament
Independent Charters Special Privileges CHECK!Towns and Cities Photo Credit: Sönke Rahn Royal charters granted privileges and exemptions from certain taxes and laws.
WALLS Medieval towns often had fortifications.
Universities typically controlled by the Church.(NOT by the king) CHECK!Universities
The Absolutist’s Goal Photo by Jonathan_W (@whatie)
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IN REVERSE Some rights reserved by cylent
SOVEREIGNTY Photo by Jonathan_W (@whatie)
REVIEW Church NobilityRepresentative BodiesTownsUniversities Some rights reserved by OmarC Which privileged groups threatened the sovereignty of kings?
The Absolutists Louis XIV of France Peter the Greatof Russia The Fredericks of Prussia