EURO ST 10 Lecture Notes - Lecture 36: Analytic Geometry, Cartesian Doubt
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We saw how cardinal richelieu for/with louis xiii entered the war (catholic. France"s power rises as the holy roman empire is weakened. King louis xiv starts expanding a chateau about 20 miles outside paris in 1661. He starts pressuring the nobility to spend time there as a means of political control. The court moves there in 1682 (and remains until 1789 and the french revolution) Hence, one result of the religious wars ca 1500-1648. The rise of a centralized nation state, with a monopoly on the use of force (weber), sovereignty within its borders, and the right to engage with other similar states internationally. The state establishes the rules within its jurisdiction. Even religious practice is subordinated to the interests of state and securing its peace. And the interests of business (trade and early capitalism)becomes central, taking priority over religion. A second development of the 17th century.
