France Absolutism
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European History [1]
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How? reflects trends toward Absolutism Preparation towards? How king rose power Kings told kingdom were supported to rule by God Kings organized professional army- royal army- total power of Constructed palace of Versailles? glorifying self How lowered power of nobility Louis XIV eliminates estates general Required nobles to serve him with rituals Controlled nobles activities in palace Obey commands of lords(king) in exchange for land Versailles=Magnifence Symbol of absolutism and model of ?sun king? Office of medals: came up with ways in honoring his everyday life First master of modern propaganda Like new church? Celling like Sistine chapel Manorism- painting in manor of Michelangelo Louis-bedroom center of palace- sung king, sun center in universe