HIS241H1 Lecture Notes - Absolute Monarchy, Aristocracy, Alexis De Tocqueville
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Supported by conservatism: established the balance of power (stability, reinstated the monarchy, suppressed revolution. Ignored nationalism and liberalism: bit them in their arse. Paris, brussels, frankfurt, hambach, warsaw, bologna deeply affected: not in the periphery but the heart of europe. Liberalism and nationalism pretty much alive: ideologies still persisted. Deep roots in europe (military defeat was not enough: manifestation throughout europe. Reaction & repression: louis xviii and quadruple alliance. Strong conservatism: 1824, ultras (extreme right) in france in power but mild govn t, charles x. Sept 16, 1824, charles x, brother of louis xviii at the age of 66. Wanted to regain the lost privileges of absolutist monarchy: in every aspect, pursue this goal, he is not a push-over. Coronation took 5 hours, followed every rule as prescribed by the ancient french tradition. Tried to play the role of an absolute monarch. Granted power to jesuit congregation: french education (primary) passed over to the church, secular government.
