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Chapter 21 Absolute Monarchs in Europe (Central European Monarchs Clash…

- - - - Don Quixote-The publication of Don Quixote de la Mancha is often referred to the birth of the modern European novel. In this book, Miguel de Cervanteswrote abiut a poor Spanish nobleman who went a little crazy who went crazy after reading a book about knights.
- - - - Crises Lead to Absolutism-Religious and territorial conflicts between states led to almost continuous warfare. In response to these crises, monarchs tried to impose their order by increasing their own power.
- - - - Louis XIII and Cardinal Richelieu- He wanted to make France the strongest state in Europe. He sought to weaken the nobles' power. He believed that Protestantism Served as an excuse for political conspiracies against the Catholic king.
  - - - Attempts to Expand France's Boundaries- Louis invaded the Spanish Netherlands in an effort to expand France's boundaries. He personally led an army into the Dutch Netherlands in 1672. These campaigns mainly failed and resulted in France becoming poor and poor.
        
        War of the Spanish Succession-In 1701, England, Austria, the Dutch Republic Portugal and multiple nations joined together to prevent the union of the French and Spanish thrones. This was known as the War of
        the Spanish Succession.
        
        Louis's Death and Legacy-Louis's last years were more sad than glorious. He died in 1715 and his death prompted rejoice throughout France.
- - - - Louis Weakens the Nobles' Authority-He increased the power the power of intendants, who collected taxes and administered justice.
      - Economic Growth- Jean Baptise Colbert wanted to develop France's economy to make France self sufficient.