V.2. ABSOLUTE MONARCHY EXERTS CONTROL

5.2. Absolute Monarchy exerts control

THE CIVIL WARS END BY TOLERATING PROTESTANTS —

THAT IS, TOLERATING CAPITALISM

(By the Edict of Nantes, in 1598)

The civil wars end with the a stronger king coming to power (Henri IV, in 1594). His dynasty, the Bourbons, will brake capitalists until the middle of the 18th century... After a fight over the introduction of a divisible currency brings the stronger rule of Gnapon in Djimini and his son Nambolosse keeps long-distance traders in check.

The reinforced monarchy dominates the new forces,
and spectacular dispersals of wealth vanish.

For a time. 

• Art shows an active kingship

• Detour: the French monarchy's lasting éclat

• French Baroque's sobriety 

• Defeating archaic opponents of growth

• In Spain, no civil war, no protestants, no capitalists

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Art shows an active kingship