The 18th century saw the gradual weakening of the absolute monarchy constructed by Louis XIV. Its power slipped away during the Regency of Philippe d'Orléans, (1715–1723) and the long regime of King ...

Throughout the 18th century, France faced a mounting economic ... to spread the revolution across Europe. In April 1792, France declared war on Austria. The war went badly, and Louis XVI was ...

L egal experts across the political spectrum expressed alarm when the U.S. Supreme Court, ruling on Donald Trump’s claims to ...

The Catholic Church’s ban on wigs in the 18th century was as revealing of attitudes towards disability as vanity and sanctity ...

A mysterious series of holes discovered at the site of an 18th century fort has led ... which housed soldiers during the French and Indian War. The 60-acre site is about a 45-mile drive north ...

then this sprawling French chateau is for you. Venture two hours outside of Paris and you’ll find this 18th century chateau ...

When used together, the New York museum’s print catalogue and supplementary website on their 18th-century French works make an excellent initial resource but offer little new information ...

The current “war-on-cash” we see by the nation states along with ... at least the one with the most impact — came during the rule of Louis XIII in 18th century France with all its turmoil, bloodshed ...

This is the first book for a century to explore the development of French opera with spoken dialogue from its ... performers and scholars of 18th-century theatre. Moreover, Charlton’s lucid ...

Course taught in French. WI {F}{L} Fall, Spring, Variable FRN 230en Colloquium: Topics in French Studies- Encountering Nature in the Early Modern World: Flora, Fauna, Empire (4 Credits) This course ...

Venerable London antique jeweler, S.J. Phillips, will celebrate its 155th year in business with an exhibition of 121 historic ...