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THE THIRTY YEARS' WAR
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The Thirty Years' War took place between 1618 and 1648 and was caused by the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in the Holy Roman Empire
The toll the war was taking led the powers involved to sign the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, ending the Thirty Years' War. The main consequences of this peace treaty
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France and absolutism
In the monarchies of the Modern Age, the kings increased their power. However, when absolute monarchies were established, all the power was held by the king
main example of an absolute monarchy under King Louis XIV in France. His reign had the following characteristics
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He had a large court of advisors, who lived with him in the luxurious Palace of Versailles
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He gave the administrative officials, who came from the bourgeoisie, professional status.
He had a board of governors, consisting of ministers who acted under the orders of a Prime Minister or Chancellor
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He intervened in the economy, instigating the following developments for his own benefit including, among others, the introduction of duties and the creation of royal workshops
Absolutism was supported by the Church. Absolute power was considered a divine right: the king was God’s representative and everyone was accountable to him.
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Absolutism began to spread to the majority of the European states, except England and Holland, where parliamentary systems were introduced.
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