HIST 153 Chapter Notes - Chapter 19: Separate Spheres, Political Philosophy, Enlightened Absolutism
11 Jan 2017
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Nobility- received official recognition of their hereditary status. The wealthiest social group in all european countries. In eastern europe new wealth came mainly from the dramatic increase in the size of population. Europe, the members of the aristocracy increasingly participated in other forms of economic activities (mining, forestry) Judiciary, local governments, , positions in central bureaucracy. Classicism - style that emphasized proportion, adherence to traditional forms, and a rejection of emotion and enthusiasm. (neoclassicism) A claim of nobility began to be viewed more as a sign of vanity than as a natural right to rule. Challenge from peasents and serfs who lived and worked on agricultural estates (most control) Famine, taxes and other econ pressures upon peasants landworkers. Peasants brought their grievances before village assemblies. File lawsuits against the lords, often with the assistance of the royal government. Bourgeoisie - untitled people of property in town, merchants, financiers.
