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The Age of Absolute Monarchy: Louis XIV, Peter the Great, and Frederick the Great

This overview explores the reigns of three iconic absolute monarchs: Louis XIV of France, Peter the Great of Russia, and Frederick the Great of Prussia. It highlights their use of absolute power, including Louis XIV's construction of the Palace of Versailles to showcase his royal authority, Peter the Great's westernization of Russia, and Frederick's military expansions. The analysis also touches on the social structures they established, such as the rigid class system in France, and the tensions between Prussia and Austria. Discover how divine right theory shaped their leadership styles.

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The Age of Absolute Monarchy: Louis XIV, Peter the Great, and Frederick the Great

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  1. Absolute Divine Right Monarchs Louis XIV Peter the Great Frederick the Great Memory Picture Country Use of Absolute Power Ruler

  2. Absolute Divine Right Monarchs Louis XIV Peter the Great Frederick the Great Memory Picture Country Use of Absolute Power Ruler France

  3. Absolute Divine Right Monarchs Louis XIV Peter the Great Frederick the Great Memory Picture Country Use of Absolute Power Ruler 1. did away w/Edict of Nantes France Q: What was the Edict of Nantes? What did it do? It was the first what?

  4. Absolute Divine Right Monarchs Louis XIV Peter the Great Frederick the Great Memory Picture Country Use of Absolute Power Ruler 1. did away w/Edict of Nantes 2. built palace of Versailles to show royal power France

  5. Absolute Divine Right Monarchs Louis XIV Peter the Great Frederick the Great Memory Picture Country Use of Absolute Power Ruler 1. did away w/Edict of Nantes 2. built palace of Versailles to show royal power3. made rigid class system – 3 estates France

  6. Absolute Divine Right Monarchs Louis XIV Peter the Great Frederick the Great Memory Picture Country Use of Absolute Power Ruler 1. did away w/Edict of Nantes 2. built palace of Versailles to show royal power3. made rigid class system – 3 estates France

  7. Absolute Divine Right Monarchs Louis XIV Peter the Great Frederick the Great Memory Picture Country Use of Absolute Power Ruler 1. did away w/Edict of Nantes 2. built palace of Versailles to show royal power 3. made rigid class system – 3 estates France -westernized Russia (made it more like W’ern Europe) ex. no beards Russia

  8. Absolute Divine Right Monarchs Louis XIV Peter the Great Frederick the Great Memory Picture Country Use of Absolute Power Ruler 1. did away w/Edict of Nantes 2. built palace of Versailles to show royal power 3. made rigid class system – 3 estates Q: Prussia was one of the 2 biggest states in what European empire? What was the other state? Who were the emperors over the entire empire? France -westernized Russia (made it more like W’ern Europe) ex. no beards Russia Prussia

  9. Absolute Divine Right Monarchs Louis XIV Peter the Great Frederick the Great Memory Picture Country Use of Absolute Power Ruler 1. did away w/Edict of Nantes 2. built palace of Versailles to show royal power 3. made rigid class system – 3 estates Q: Why do you think Prussia & Austria would fight each other if they’re both German states? France -westernized Russia (made it more like W’ern Europe) ex. no beards Russia -militarism in Prussia -started 7 Years War against Austria Prussia

  10. Absolute Divine Right Monarchs Louis XIV Peter the Great Frederick the Great Memory Picture Country Use of Absolute Power Ruler 1. did away w/Edict of Nantes 2. built palace of Versailles to show royal power 3. made rigid class system – 3 estates France -westernized Russia (made it more like W’ern Europe) ex. no beards Russia -militarism in Prussia -started 7 Years War against Austria Prussia

  11. Reflection (on back): If all 3 of these rulers have absolute power - then what does that mean they have in common? If all 3 of these rulers rule by divine right - then what does that mean they have in common?

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