A fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed at the start of the French Revolution.

A king or queen with total power or a ruler that governs usually by inheritance.

The act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

A meeting of the 3 estates of France to vote on new taxation laws.

The act of calling a meeting.

An unrestricted use of power.

The wife of Louis XVI.

When people are made to pay a certain amount that is put on income, property of sale.

An extravagant building that represented Louis XIV's lifestyle of wealth.

Known as the "Sun King." Lived an extravagant lifestyle and waged wars against Spain and Britain.