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The Kingdom of France in the early modern period, from the Renaissance ( c. 1500–1550) to the Revolution (1789–1804), was a monarchy ruled by the House of Bourbon (a Capetian cadet branch ). This corresponds to the so-called Ancien Régime ("old rule").
Ancient history. Frankish kingdoms (486–987) State building into the Kingdom of France (987–1453) Early Modern France (1453–1789) Revolutionary France (1789–1799) Napoleonic France (1799–1815) Long 19th century, 1815–1914. Colonial empire. 1914–1945. Since 1945. See also. References. Further reading. External links. History of France.
The Kingdom of France in the early modern period, from the Renaissance ( c. 1500–1550) to the Revolution (1789–1804), was a monarchy ruled by the House of Bourbon (a Capetian cadet branch ). This corresponds to the so-called Ancien Régime ("old rule").
In the early modern period, the Holy Roman Empire was a union of territories in Central Europe under a Holy Roman Emperor the first of which was Otto I. The last was Francis II, who abdicated and dissolved the Empire in 1806 during the Napoleonic Wars. Despite its name, for much of its history the Empire did not include Rome within its borders.
Timeline of French history. This is a timeline of French history, comprising important legal changes and political events in France and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of France. See also the list of Frankish kings, French monarchs, and presidents of France . 5th century. 6th century. 7th century.
Apr 27, 2017 · Introduction. France is the largest, most populous, and richest country in Europe. Beginning in the Middle Ages, the monarchy tried to build a powerful state by multiplying its agents and reducing the autonomy of the provinces.
magisterial new history of French society between the end of the middle ages and the Revolution by one of the world’s leading authorities on early modern France. Using colorful examples and incorporating the latest scholarship, William Beik conveys the distinctiveness of early modern society and identifies the cultural practices that defined ...
