POLI 211 Chapter : POLI 211 Comp Poli Textbook - France Summary Notes

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Was strong ally (american war of independence, wwi/wwii) also have strong disagreements (iraq, nato) cultural divide: elegant, sophisticated, snobby, frivolous, cowardly french vs boorish, childish, dynamic, entrepreneurial americans fears over hollywoodization of french culture. On america: vibrant civil society and participatory dynamism of local govs. Rise of feudalism: born from the barbarian invasions following the collapse of the roman. Empire these tribal leaders coveted the power of rome all previous institutions destroyed except catholic church therefore, europe was characterized by political division and religions unity. Charlemagne, king of franks: conquered much of europe, established. Normans settled in northern part of frankish kingdom; invaded england. England: strong aristocracy that prevented the establishment of royal standing army and from royal control of local, daily affairs. Continent: constant, immediate threat of war made it easy for rulers to consolidate power this lead to absolutism, in which suzerains (nominal holders of feudal territory), became sovereigns.

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