The Synthesis of "King of France"

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

Discover Clovis I, the first king to unite the Franks, whose conversion to Catholicism fundamentally shaped the future of France and Europe.

Discover the Merovingian dynasty, the Frankish rulers who rose after Rome's fall, uniting Gaul and laying the foundation for modern France.

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

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

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

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

A pivotal battle of the Hundred Years' War where a small English army, led by the Black Prince, defeated the French and captured their king.

Explore the Edict of Nantes of 1598, the groundbreaking decree that ended decades of religious warfare in France and granted rights to Protestants.

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