The French Monarchy 14831789 Volume 2 [Paperback]

Originally published in 1900, this book forms the second of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789.Originally published in 1900, this book forms the second of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789. The volumes cover the chief events in French history during the period, encompassing both domestic and foreign affairs, with a particular focus on the role of the monarchy.Originally published in 1900, this book forms the second of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789. The volumes cover the chief events in French history during the period, encompassing both domestic and foreign affairs, with a particular focus on the role of the monarchy.Originally published in 1900, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book forms the second of two volumes on the history of France between 1483 and 1789. The volumes cover the chief events in French history during the period, encompassing both domestic and foreign affairs, with a particular focus on the role of the monarchy. The first volume begins with a survey of France at the end of the fifteenth century and ends with a chapter on Mazarin and the Fronde; the second volume begins with a chapter on Louis XIV and Colbert, then moves through to the reign of Louis XVI. Appendices and maps are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the French history and the historical development of the French monarchy.10. Louis XIV and Colbert; 11. The early wars of Louis XIV; 12. The religious history of the reign; 13. The war with the Grand Alliance; 14. The question of the Spanish succession; 15. The war of the Spanish succession; 16. The regency and the administration of Fleury; 17. The war of the Austrian succession; 18. The Seven Years' War; 19. The rise of opposition to the absolute monarchy; 20. The intellectual and social condition of France at the end of the Ancient R?gime; 21. The reign of Louis XVI; Appendix. Genealogical table to illustratlC™