2. The Capetian order
• The royal way, from a divided kingdom to a
modern and unified one.
• Capetian order (987 - 1328) was an important
time in French history. It enlarged the
kingdom and struggled to consolidate the
king’s authority against the great lords.
3. The Capetian order
Hugues Capet , a little king was
appointed King of France. He had
little power but he said
God had chosen him.
4. The Capetian order
Towards a national
feeling with Philippe August.
The Battle of Bouvines
strongly greeted the victorious King, which cr
eated the first national feeling in France.
He also collected Taxes
against the fragmentation of the kingdom.
5. The Capetian order
Towards a modern monarchy.
Philippe IV reigned from 1285 to 1314. H
e
trully transformed a feudal state, into a
modern and centralized monarchy where
the King's will was imposed on all.
A national tax was collected.
Charles IV the beautiful was the last
descendant of the direct branch of the
Capetians.
6. The Capetian order
Towards a modern monarchy.
Philippe IV reigned from 1285 to 1314. H
e
trully transformed a feudal state, into a
modern and centralized monarchy where
the King's will was imposed on all.
A national tax was collected.
Charles IV the beautiful was the last
descendant of the direct branch of the
Capetians.
