HIST 102 Chapter 10 pgs. 233-249: Pavlacch.10pgs.233-249
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State building, crises, and the search for order. Thomas hobbes and jean bodin - justified/supported absolutism. God (king = god of the earth) right to uncontrolled domination. Divine right - kings had special connections to the supernatural, kings mirrored. Enlightened despotism - one person should rule because unity encouraged simplicity and efficiency, absolute rule should benefit subjects (not just ruler) King henry iv first absolute monarch of france at end of civil wars in late 16th century revised taxes, built public works, promoted businesses, balanced budget, promoted culture. First minister to king louis xiii (henry"s child son) Strengthened absolute government in france (more laws, taxes, better army, streamlined administration), intimidated nobility. Cardinal ruled in king"s name (behind-the-scenes ruler) Granted huguenots/french protestants privileges in edict of nantes. King louis xiv (1643-1715) - under cardinal mazarin when mature, louis became most powerful king of france ( the sun king pg. Cabinet members carried out royal will through bureaucracy.
