HIST 3902 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Rechtsstaat, Decision-Making, King Power
23 Apr 2016
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Former regime not just political but society, social, economical relationships. After 1789 back then before the revolution, ended summer 1789 (argue that it ended a year before) no longer in the presence of the old regime. 14th c but better off seeking it in the 16th c begging of the reign of henry the 4th in 1593 or 1598 with measure to restore religious peace and stability in his kingdom. Worst episode came in 1572 celebrating a marriage to stop these wars between religions. Mary sister of king (catholic) massacre with protestant nobles and dignitaries 2000-2500 killed. How weakened crown could become to regional fights with powerful families acted like gangs. Funders: henry the 4th (most popular king) because of his tolerant views on religion, he was also a skirt chaser but he founded the dynasty. Louis the 15th was a great missed opportunity. The inheritor of reforms did not give 15-
