Absolutism: France
The Absolute Monarchy in France:
- Divine Right: kings ordained by God
- Cardinal Richelieu: Intendants & spy network
- Huguenots stripped of power but not religious rights
Cardinal Mazarin:
- Continued Richelieu's war policy vs. the Habsburgs
- Fronde: noble revolt against high taxes failed
- Objective: strong Crown = stable France
Reign of Louis XIV (1643-1715): Government/Religion
- Province control by bribery/revoked Edict of Nantes
- Colbert: mercantilism (regulation of economy to benefit state)
- Finances depleted via wars and court expenses
Louis XIV: Warfare
- War of the Spanish Succession
- Threat to balance of power in Europe
- Seven Years' War: global warfare in Europe/North America