Monarchies & Courts Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What did monarchs in early modern Europe rely heavily on?
A
Combination of bureaucratic centralisation
2
Q
Holy Roman Empire difficulty:
A
diverse ethnic and religious groups
3
Q
Monarch’s response to difficulty in maintaining control:
A
Built extensive bureaucracies
4
Q
How many staff and ministers did the Spanish court have?
A
- 17,000 staff
- 400 ministers
5
Q
Monarchs and visual politics:
A
Used architectures, ballets and masques
6
Q
How did monarchs gain support from aristocrats and local officials?
A
Through favours and patronage
7
Q
Transport and communication on royal control:
A
Limiting. order and news travelled slowly
