The absolutist system of government was widespread in western Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. Exemplified by the likes of France's Louis XIV, these monarchs sought to govern without any constraints, declaring that they ruled by divine right. Absolutism was the order of the day as rulers sought to expand their empires, their palaces, and even remake nature itself to impose order and civilization in the chaotic wake left by the Thirty Years War. In this course, we showcase figures such as Louis XIV, Russia’s Peter the Great, Austria’s Empress Maria Theresa, and Prussia’s Frederick the Great, among others. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.
Plus members pay only $30 for this course. Visitors not permitted. Please download a free version of zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.
You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 16, 2025
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 8, 2025
1:00PM PT - 3:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 15, 2025
1:00PM PT - 3:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 22, 2025
1:00PM PT - 3:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 29, 2025
1:00PM PT - 3:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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