Thomas Hobbes Lived through violent English Civil War

Thomas Hobbes Lived through violent English Civil War – a fight between the monarch with absolute power and Parliament, who wanted more power for the people. Was a tutor to the English King. Had a pessimistic view of human nature. Thomas Hobbes, English political philosopher

John Locke Also lived through the English Civil War. Was a writer, but also a government official and political activist. John Locke, political philosopher

Bossuet Bishop Appointed to tutor Louis XIV – absolute monarch

What does this painting tell you about French Absolutism?

Absolute monarch definition: Kings and Queens who held all the power within their state boundary and controlled all aspects of society. • Control of religion • Control of nobility • Use of beaureacracy They believed they were representatives of God on Earth. (DIVINE RIGHT)

Monarchs • • • Head of army Head of church Made laws Controlled economy Controlled social life

French Absolutism: Tour of Versailles What IS Versailles? Lavish French royal palace built by King Louis XIV (1638 -1713) As you take the tour, think about… è What does Versailles say about the role of the absolute monarchy?

1. Tour of Versailles: map

Write: What does each aspect of Versailles tell you about French Absolutism?

2. Tour of Versailles: New Chateau

3. Tour of Versailles: Hall of Mirrors

Fun Fact – Treaty of Versailles

4. Tour of Versailles: Queen’s Bedchamber

4. Tour of Versailles: “Grand Apartment”

4. Tour of Versailles: King’s Suite

5. Tour of Versailles: Chapel Royal

6. Tour of Versailles: Statue of Louis XIV

7. Tour of Versailles: Gardens Formal…

7. Tour of Versailles: … and Gardens Fanciful

7. Tour of Versailles: Map & Grand Canal

How We Got Here. . . Feudal Times Noblemen and landowners supreme Serfs tied to the Land King has little or no power “New” Monarchies Centralization Control of military Partnerships with nobility to retain status Royal courts, laws and taxes Power struggle with the Church