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Seventeenth Century: From 1643 to 1715, France is ruled by a monarchy under the reign of King Louis XIV. Early in the reign of Louis XIV, a series of civil wars known as the "Fronde," erupts in France. After this initial instability, Louis XIV becomes one of the most powerful monarchs in history, and his reign is later considered the epitome of absolutist rule.

Today: France, in an era of government known as the Fifth Republic, is a democracy headed by a president who is elected by popular vote.

Seventeenth Century: The reign of King Louis XIV fosters...

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