France in 1661
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- Condition of France in 1661
- Internal opposition
- Certain revolts were brutally crushed
- Huguenots had been loyal during the fronde
- Conde had been won back and tamed
- Jesuit/ Jansenist controversy gathered strength. it wasn't about the monarchy but had political overtones as unsolved problems.
- Revolts continued...
- Security in France and place in Europe
- France now dominated Europe
- France was at peace. Also eastern borders were strengthened (Metz, Toul)
- France established protector of German princes and of Sweden
- Habsburg defeat- their power had been reduced
- International and French markets were cornered by new maritime powers
- Royal power
- Loyalty to Bourbon dynasty had been visibly demonstrated
- Crowns alliance with its office holders had been restored
- Royal patronage functioning smoothly again
- Nobles defeated (Aristocratic fronde)
- Restoration of intendants strengthened royal power. Also no published public opinion challenged monarchy
- Parlement of Paris were put in their place
- Power of provincial governors weakened
- Finance and economy
- Undeveloped industry and trade- aristocracy continued to have contempt for such activities.
- Tax restored, France could still afford expensive war
- Huge debt of 451 million livres
- Plague & famine 1659-62
- No. of venal office holders (60,000) was a drain on crowns resources
- Weak agriculture
- Communications still poor and international and French markets were still poor.
- Internal opposition
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