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The Ascendancy of France 1610–1715
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The big picture

The big picture

Timeline of France from 1610 to 1715 showing Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Richelieu, the Fronde, Westphalia, the Pyrenees, Versailles, the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes and Utrecht

Ascendancy means rising or dominant influence. Between 1610 and 1715, France became the leading power in much of Europe through stronger monarchy, larger armies, diplomatic success and cultural prestige.

The Ascendancy of France 1610–1715 Lesson

  1. AS Level
  2. /History
  3. /The Ascendancy of France 1610–1715

Step-by-step lessons on OCR AS Level History The Ascendancy of France 1610–1715. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.

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