The Synthesis of "French absolutism"

Discover Cardinal Richelieu, the influential chief minister of France who centralized power, challenged the nobility, and shaped European politics.

A concise overview of the French Revolution, a pivotal period that dismantled monarchy and feudalism in France, shaping modern democracy.

An overview of Louis XIV, France's 'Sun King.' Discover his absolute monarchy, the legacy of Versailles, and his impact on European history.

Explore the thousand-year history of the Kingdom of France, a dominant European power that shaped modern politics, culture, and society.

A look at the Reign of Terror, the radical and bloody phase of the French Revolution where paranoia and mass executions became state policy.

Discover the Capetian dynasty, the rulers who transformed France from a fragmented feudal kingdom into a powerful, centralized state.

Explore the House of Valois, the French royal dynasty that ruled from 1328 to 1589, navigating war, rebellion, and religious turmoil.

Explore the rise and fall of the French Empire, from Napoleon's European dominance to a vast global colonial power, and its enduring impact today.

Explore the House of Bourbon, a European dynasty that shaped nations like France and Spain and whose legacy continues in modern monarchies.

The pivotal 1789 event that ignited the French Revolution, symbolizing the fall of royal tyranny and the rise of the people's power in France.