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FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715). Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94). High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94). Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661. FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715).
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FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Louis concentrates first on internal developments FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Louis concentrates first on internal developments FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Louis concentrates first on internal developments FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Louis concentrates first on internal developments FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Louis concentrates first on internal developments FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Louis concentrates first on internal developments FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Louis concentrates first on internal developments FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Louis concentrates first on internal developments FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Louis concentrates first on internal developments Built & controlled better army through: Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Louis concentrates first on internal developments Built & controlled better army through: Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Louis concentrates first on internal developments Built & controlled better army through: Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Ltd. success because: Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay Louis concentrates first on internal developments Built & controlled better army through: Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Ltd. success because: Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay Louis concentrates first on internal developments Built & controlled better army through: Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Ltd. success because: Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay Louis concentrates first on internal developments Built & controlled better army through: Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Big army Supply lines & discip. decay Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Louis concentrates first on internal developments Built & controlled better army through: Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94)
Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Ltd. success because: Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Big army Supply lines & discip. decay By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Louis concentrates first on internal developments Built & controlled better army through: Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) Built & controlled better army through: Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay Louis concentrates first on internal developments FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Built & controlled better army through: Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Louis concentrates first on internal developments FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Louis concentrates first on internal developments Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) Built & controlled better army through: FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s
Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Louis concentrates first on internal developments Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) Built & controlled better army through: FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Louis concentrates first on internal developments Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Built & controlled better army through: FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Louis concentrates first on internal developments Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. Built & controlled better army through: Huge court of 10,000 people at its height Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers Supply lines to stop foraging FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Louis concentrates first on internal developments Huge court of 10,000 people at its height Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Built & controlled better army through: Very costly for both the state & nobles Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. Supply lines to stop foraging FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Built & controlled better army through: Louis concentrates first on internal developments Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Huge court of 10,000 people at its height Supply lines to stop foraging Very costly for both the state & nobles Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. Strict discipl. & training FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Adoption of new weapons by both sides: Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster Flintlock musket Loads faster Bayonet Don’t need pikemen Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Huge court of 10,000 people at its height Louis concentrates first on internal developments Very costly for both the state & nobles Supply lines to stop foraging Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) Built & controlled better army through: By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP Selling milit. offices System broke down Ltd. success because: Stand. equip. & uniforms Strict discipl. & training Big army Supply lines & discip. decay FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Adoption of new weapons by both sides: Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster Flintlock musket Loads faster Bayonet Don’t need pikemen Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Huge court of 10,000 people at its height Louis concentrates first on internal developments Very costly for both the state & nobles Supply lines to stop foraging Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) Built & controlled better army through: By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP Selling milit. offices System broke down Ltd. success because: Stand. equip. & uniforms Strict discipl. & training Big army Supply lines & discip. decay FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Adoption of new weapons by both sides: Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster Flintlock musket Loads faster Bayonet Don’t need pikemen Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Huge court of 10,000 people at its height Louis concentrates first on internal developments Very costly for both the state & nobles Supply lines to stop foraging Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) Built & controlled better army through: By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP Selling milit. offices System broke down Ltd. success because: Stand. equip. & uniforms Strict discipl. & training Big army Supply lines & discip. decay FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Adoption of new weapons by both sides: Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster Flintlock musket Loads faster Bayonet Don’t need pikemen Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Huge court of 10,000 people at its height Louis concentrates first on internal developments Very costly for both the state & nobles Supply lines to stop foraging Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) Built & controlled better army through: By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP Selling milit. offices System broke down Ltd. success because: Stand. equip. & uniforms Strict discipl. & training Big army Supply lines & discip. decay FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Louis concentrates first on internal developments Adoption of new weapons by both sides: Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster Flintlock musket Loads faster Bayonet Don’t need pikemen Huge court of 10,000 people at its height Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Built & controlled better army through: Very costly for both the state & nobles Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) Supply lines to stop foraging By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers Armies spread out to make better use of firepower Need tighter discipline since armies were spread out More deadly & destr. warfare Tighter state control of armies Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Louis concentrates first on internal developments Adoption of new weapons by both sides: Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster Flintlock musket Loads faster Bayonet Don’t need pikemen Huge court of 10,000 people at its height Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Built & controlled better army through: Very costly for both the state & nobles Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) Supply lines to stop foraging By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers Armies spread out to make better use of firepower Need tighter discipline since armies were spread out More deadly & destr. warfare Tighter state control of armies Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Louis concentrates first on internal developments Adoption of new weapons by both sides: Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster Flintlock musket Loads faster Bayonet Don’t need pikemen Huge court of 10,000 people at its height Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Colonies Mkts & resources Rds, bridges & canals New ind’s to cut imports Ltd. success because: Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Built & controlled better army through: Very costly for both the state & nobles Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Big army Supply lines & discip. decay Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) Supply lines to stop foraging By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers Armies spread out to make better use of firepower Need tighter discipline since armies were spread out More deadly & destr. warfare Tighter state control of armies Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Louis concentrates first on internal developments Ltd. success because: New ind’s to cut imports Rds, bridges & canals Colonies Mkts & resources Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Bayonet Don’t need pikemen Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Flintlock musket Loads faster Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster Adoption of new weapons by both sides: Louis’ wars get longer, bloodier, & less profitable Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Huge court of 10,000 people at its height Built & controlled better army through: Very costly for both the state & nobles Tighter state control of armies Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Selling milit. offices System broke down Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Big army Supply lines & discip. decay Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers Armies spread out to make better use of firepower Need tighter discipline since armies were spread out More deadly & destr. warfare Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory
Govt. rules & reg’s stifled initiative Ltd. success because: New ind’s to cut imports Rds, bridges & canals Colonies Mkts & resources Mercantilist policies to build Fr. econ.: Flintlock musket Loads faster Bayonet Don’t need pikemen Huge court of 10,000 people at its height Pre-measured cartridges of powder Load faster Adoption of new weapons by both sides: Louis’ wars get longer, bloodier, & less profitable Revolt known as Fronde (1648-53) drives young Louis XIV from Paris until put down by Cardinal Mazarin who rules for Louis until 1661 Medieval econ. of tolls, guilds, & poor agr. Louis concentrates first on internal developments Built & controlled better army through: Very costly for both the state & nobles Tighter state control of armies Supply lines to stop foraging Strict discipl. & training Stand. equip. & uniforms Ltd. success because: Builds palace at Versailles away from Paris’ infl. Big army Supply lines & discip. decay By late 1660s, Louis feels strong enough to follow more aggressive domestic & foreign policies Selling milit. offices System broke down Revokes religious freedom for Huguenots (1685) 1000’s leave for Holland, Eng. & Prussia Hurts econ. w/loss of many skilled workers Armies spread out to make better use of firepower Need tighter discipline since armies were spread out More deadly & destr. warfare Much of Europe allies vs. Louis to maintain BOP FC.95 LOUIS XIV’S FRANCE (1661-1715) Kings reduce nobles’ power (FC. 94) High taxes during 30 Yrs War (FC. 94) Louis’ suspicion of non-Cath’s Hatred of Paris & desire for glory Financially ruinous Set stage for French Revolution in 1789 (FC. 105)