LL200 Midterm: LL200 Lecture Notes (TEST 3).docx
19 Dec 2012
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The means and ends of the french revolution. Monarchy: ruled by one monarch/king (most centralized) Aristocracy/oligarchy: rule of the elite (king, queen, prince, princess, dukes/duchesses) (clicker) Absolute monarchy: ancient regime was an absolute monarchy: which is monarch in power doesn"t share the power in anyway. In my person alone lies that sovereign power whose very nature is the spirit of counsel, justice and reason. From me alone the courts receive their existence and authority. The fullness of this authority, which they exercise in my name only, remains permanently vested in me, and its use can never be turned against me. Legislative power is mine alone, without subordination or division. louis xv, 1766. King of the french 1791-92 (one year as citizen king in constitutional monarchy) Queen of france 1774-91, of the french 1791-92. Daughter of empress maria theresa (put end to vampire controversy) and. Callous, foreigner, not understanding of people"s needs, extremely young.
