Crash Course
Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History
So far, the rulers of Europe have been working to consolidate their power and expand their kingdoms, and this is it. The moment they've been working toward: Absolute Monarchy. We're going to learn about how kings and queens became...
Curated Video
Battle of Carpi: Prelude to the War of the Spanish Succession
This video provides a detailed account of the complex geopolitical maneuvering and military strategies surrounding the War of the Spanish Succession. Focused on the Battle of Carpi, it highlights the intense conflict between the French...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Louis Xiv: Sun King of France
AP Euro History video in which Tom Richey lectures on the importance of Louis XIV who epitomized an absolute monarchy form of centralized government and ruled as King of France, the "Sun King", during the 17th and 18th Centuries. [14:41]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Versailles: Lesson 1
This lesson will explore the architecture and landscaping at Versailles. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Versailles."