Links for Chapter 10
Liberation of Mind and Body: Early Modern Europe, 1543 to 1815
On The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment
Whose Revolution? Copernicus, Brahe & Kepler: essay with pictures connecting three important scientists from an exhibition at the Library of Congress.
The Galileo Project: sources and essays.
The French Women Who Promoted Civilization Through Salons: brief article on their rol.
The Lady Salonières of the Enlightenment: short article with pictures.
Science and the Enlightenment: short connections
On Absolutism and the Enlightenment
Louis XIV-the Sun King: links to brief pages of info.
The King of Couture How Louis XIV invented fashion as we know it: aticle on clothing and absolutism.
Maria Theresa: articles on many aspects of her reign
What made Austria's Maria Theresa a one-of-a-kind ruler: a good survey and many links about her building program.
Did Frederick The Great Introduce The Potato To Germany? – Mythbusting Berlin: detailed history of potatoes and Frederick's contribution.
Why Peter the Great Tortured and Killed His Own Son: explanation of this rare instance of royal filicide.
Leadership In Russia: The Legacy Of Peter The Great: some comparisons to recent Russian attitudes.
Russia Engages the World: Legacy of Peter the Great: part of a series of articles on Russia's growing influence and interest in world affairs.
Inside HBO and Hulu’s Very Different Takes on Catherine the Great and Her “Super Complicated Relationships”: modern takes.
Why Are We Still So Obsessed with Catherine the Great? prompted by the Hulu series.
The Story of Catherine the Great: attempt to convey the facts.
On the French Revolution
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, exploring the French Revolution: sources and essays.
4 Cautionary Tales from the French Revolution for Today: about disinformation and dangers to democracy.
Napoleon.org: maps, timelines, pictures, and sources about Napoleon and his times.
The War Times Journal: Napoleonic Era: many letters, reports, and dispatches from commanders.
