France’s history is one of the most complicated and richest history in the world, but its beauty always mesmerizes the history lover.
In the 8th century, after the death of Charlemagne came the division of the empire as the valid Treaty of Verdun was made . The three parts are now approximately France, Germany, and Italy. From 885 to 886, Charles the Fat took over Paris, however, he was incapable to show up at the battle with the Viking, proving that he was unable to protect the people, later he was overthrew because of the falling authority. The Capetian Dynasty began in 987 and ended in 1328. Hugues Capet’s family was one of the most powerful families in the kingdom, they even owned several abbeys. Louis V died in 987, Hugh Capet was elected …show more content…
During the period between the 11th and the 15th century, there were a lot going on. As the Norman-French came to authority, they seeked to extend the territory to the French side, while the Frankish-French were also building their reign and looking for new lands. The outcome was the two kingdoms were Europe two most powerful families. The disputes lasted for fours centuries. It’s a long and complicated scheme of political marriages and comlex duty. Capetian dynasty extend itspower progressively over these two kings: Philip II and Louis IX. during Philip II’s time, most part of France were owned by England. In 1223, Philip through the feudal pretext was able to regain the land when the King of England was not present when he was summoned. Philip passed away in 1226. His heir, Louis IX successfully stabilized the extended land for Capetian inheritance. Louis was canonized in 1927, he was known for his act of piety. He built the Sainte Chapelle, one of the most breathtaking Gothic church. He went on two crusades and died during the second one in North Africa and his army was heavily destroyed. Louis IX was respected by many Europeans due to his justice. His most important policy was …show more content…
And France was the pioneer in monasticism. Two new orders were borned in the 12th century: the Carthusians (Chartreuse) and the Cistercians (Citeaux). Schools were also attached to monasteries. In 1231, Sorbonne became an independent university by the license given by Pope Gregory IX. France was the heart of education in Europe as it attracted many theology students. In 1257, St. Thomas Aquinas was teaching at the Sorbonne. Not just in education, France was also accelerating at art. The Gothic was originated from France. Additionally, with the development of stained glass and sculpting, the creativity was exploding. Many other forms of art was were also growing progressively. The French literature was very popular with its medieval romance poems and songs like the “Chanson de Geste” and the “Troubadous of Provence”. In 1328, Charles IV died with no male heir, threatened the stability of France. the traditional pattern had already been broken since his generation as he succeeded his brothers. Since Charles’s daugter could not inherit the throne, his nephew Edward became the next candidate. But he was already the king of England and the French did not want an Englidh King. The assembly went further into the family tree to find another condidate. Philip of Valois, cousin Iv was crowned at Reims in May of 1328 with the name of Philip VI. the Valois dynasty’s first reign didn’t have a good
In the 8th century, after the death of Charlemagne came the division of the empire as the valid Treaty of Verdun was made . The three parts are now approximately France, Germany, and Italy. From 885 to 886, Charles the Fat took over Paris, however, he was incapable to show up at the battle with the Viking, proving that he was unable to protect the people, later he was overthrew because of the falling authority. The Capetian Dynasty began in 987 and ended in 1328. Hugues Capet’s family was one of the most powerful families in the kingdom, they even owned several abbeys. Louis V died in 987, Hugh Capet was elected …show more content…
During the period between the 11th and the 15th century, there were a lot going on. As the Norman-French came to authority, they seeked to extend the territory to the French side, while the Frankish-French were also building their reign and looking for new lands. The outcome was the two kingdoms were Europe two most powerful families. The disputes lasted for fours centuries. It’s a long and complicated scheme of political marriages and comlex duty. Capetian dynasty extend itspower progressively over these two kings: Philip II and Louis IX. during Philip II’s time, most part of France were owned by England. In 1223, Philip through the feudal pretext was able to regain the land when the King of England was not present when he was summoned. Philip passed away in 1226. His heir, Louis IX successfully stabilized the extended land for Capetian inheritance. Louis was canonized in 1927, he was known for his act of piety. He built the Sainte Chapelle, one of the most breathtaking Gothic church. He went on two crusades and died during the second one in North Africa and his army was heavily destroyed. Louis IX was respected by many Europeans due to his justice. His most important policy was …show more content…
And France was the pioneer in monasticism. Two new orders were borned in the 12th century: the Carthusians (Chartreuse) and the Cistercians (Citeaux). Schools were also attached to monasteries. In 1231, Sorbonne became an independent university by the license given by Pope Gregory IX. France was the heart of education in Europe as it attracted many theology students. In 1257, St. Thomas Aquinas was teaching at the Sorbonne. Not just in education, France was also accelerating at art. The Gothic was originated from France. Additionally, with the development of stained glass and sculpting, the creativity was exploding. Many other forms of art was were also growing progressively. The French literature was very popular with its medieval romance poems and songs like the “Chanson de Geste” and the “Troubadous of Provence”. In 1328, Charles IV died with no male heir, threatened the stability of France. the traditional pattern had already been broken since his generation as he succeeded his brothers. Since Charles’s daugter could not inherit the throne, his nephew Edward became the next candidate. But he was already the king of England and the French did not want an Englidh King. The assembly went further into the family tree to find another condidate. Philip of Valois, cousin Iv was crowned at Reims in May of 1328 with the name of Philip VI. the Valois dynasty’s first reign didn’t have a good