Louis VII of France

Alex Day Mr. Haller Global 10 January 5, 2016 I am the State Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, is one of the most famous rulers of France because of the long lasting effects his policies had on the French nation. Born on September 5, 1638, he reigned for 72 years and achieved his goal of creating an absolute monarchy. In order to do so, Louis reorganized France’s political system, enforced the worship of one religion, created a uniform legal system and a central seat for power, which…

The City of Invention has a tumultuous history with many religious and political uprisings, both large and small. It is a place ruled by those with the greatest economic influence: the Medici banking family. In 1478, the rival Pazzi family enacted a conspiracy to take the Medici family out of power. The conspiracy failed, but the Medici family was not without their losses; an assassin slew Lorenzo’s younger brother Giuliano. In 1494 Girolamo Savonarola, Dominican friar and mage lead an uprising…

Paris as we know it today is an amazing city of lights, love, and beautiful sights and sounds. It is a city that is bursting with energy and amazing experiences for anyone and everyone. In order to achieve this dreamy reputation, Paris has greatly evolved over the past centuries into what we know it as today. Through the countless works of famous writers and artists, audiences are able to view Paris and its beautiful transitions throughout time. The Belly of Paris, which was written by Emile…

King Louis the 16th was forced to move to Paris after the fall of Bastille when the people of France decided to make a form of government in France. In September of 1792 the end of monarchy happened as King Louis the 16th was executed on January 21st, 1793 in Paris and his wife died the October after. During the Orange Revolution, Viktor Yanukovych won the election…

Before the French revolution, France was divided into different classes. The king, who was influenced by the wealthy nobles, was at the top. They had special privileges over the lower class people (the majority of the population) who were very poor but had to pay taxes to the government, the church and the landowners. Louis XVI was the king that ruled France just before the French revolution. He lived a luxury life with his wife, Marie Antoinette in the most beautiful palace - Palace of…

Despite being politically conquered by France, Algeria was still able to preserve their culture within their own homes. Although France attempted to prevent Algeria from continuing the practices of their culture by creating laws that were meant to set the people of Algeria to how they wanted them to be, they were unsuccessful in conquering a culture that did not see in them the purifiers that the French thought they were. For France, they took complete control of Algerian government, and annexed…

The physical setting of this historical drama was warm, partly cloudy with scattered showers and winds from S to E. The Palais Royal belonging to the Duke of Orleans; it was a palace with shops and cafes that people visited for entertainment, shopping, eating and to watch interesting people. From the looks of the photo, I consider over 100,000 people would be able to congregate here in fair weather. Camille Desmoulins was very inspirational, rousing, and appealing person that could move any…

In 1763, a large statue of king Louis XV was erected at this site to celebrate the recovery of the king after a serious illness. The square surrounding the statue was created later, in 1772, by the architect Jacques-Ange Gabriel. It was known as the place Louis XV. In 1792, during the French revolution, the statue was replaced by a another, large statue, called 'Liberté' (freedom) and the square was called Place de la Révolution. A guillotine was installed at the center of the square and in…

Last week some of the European volunteers here in Algeria who believe that French leader Charles de Gaulle has betrayed us staged a revolt in our capitol city. This week is known in France as “La semaine des barricades” or “The week of barricades”. The rebels incorrectly believed that they would be supported by French General Massu. Civilians were throwing up barricades in the street and seizing the government buildings. General Challe who is responsible for the army here in Algeria declared…

hundred men to secure these guns. Murat and his men made it to Sablons at one in the morning. There he fought off a group of rebels trying to steal the guns they needed to bring to Napoleon. By six o clock that same morning Murat had returned with the very cannons that Napoleon would use in the Infamous ‘Whip of Grapeshot’. Because of Murats bravery and determination Napoleon would offer him the chance of a life time. Right before Napoleon left on his first campaign he asked Murat if he…