Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Trial and Execution of Louis Xvi
This site examines the trial and execution of King Louis XVI of France during the French Revolution through three primary source documents.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: The Execution of Louis Xvi, 1793
This article discusse the execution of King Louis XVI during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Louis Xiv
King Louis the Great was just a child when he was appointed the monarch of France in 1643. The history of his life is depicted through this PowerPoint presentation.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Path to Royal Absolutism
The Library of Congress presents the "Political and cultural history of France from 1498 to 1661" France's Renaissance, eight civil wars, and the Bourbons. Also click on "The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy," for history from the...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Seven Years War
This site describes events causing the Seven Years' War, which resulted mainly from quarrels over trading rights in the Ohio Valley. It goes on to briefly describe the series of four wars fought between the French and the British.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Trans Atlantic Crisis: The French Revolution
A look at the French Revolution and how it was interpreted by members of the ruling members in the new United States. What occurred in France tempered the way politic opposites viewed each other in America.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The French Constitution of 1830
Louis Philippe, King of the France asserts his power in The French Constitution of 1830 showing many conservative policies. Site by Fordham University.
Other
Suffolk County Community College: French Absolutism
This article describes the nature of French Absolutism and gives some historical background to the practice of absolutism in 18th century France.
Curated OER
The Bust of Louis Xiv on Medal.
The bust of Louis XIV on a silver commemorative medal, date unknown.
Other
Public Establishment of the Museum: Welcome to the Palace of Versailles
Take a fascinating tour of the Palace of Versailles and learn much about French history, art, architecture and culture from the time of the Sun King, Louis XIV, to the French Revolution. Included are beautiful photos of this...