Women and Power in the French Monarchy
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Women and Power in the French Monarchy
Overview of the course, key themes, and historical context

Module #2
Merovingian Queens:The Early Years of Female Power
Examining the roles of queens in the Merovingian dynasty (5th-8th centuries)

Module #3
The Carolingian Renaissance:Womens Roles in Royal Politics
Exploring the influence of Carolingian queens on art, literature, and politics (8th-10th centuries)

Module #4
Medieval Queenship:The Case of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Delving into the life and reign of Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages

Module #5
Women and the Crusades:Female Agency in the 12th Century
Analyzing the involvement of women in the Crusades and their impact on medieval politics

Module #6
The Age of Capetian Queens:Blanche of Castile and the Rise of the French Monarchy
Examining the reigns of Blanche of Castile and other influential Capetian queens (12th-14th centuries)

Module #7
Queenship and Family Dynamics in the 14th Century
Exploring the complex relationships between queens, kings, and their children during this tumultuous period

Module #8
Isabeau of Bavaria:The Contested Reign of a 15th-Century Queen
Investigating the life and reign of Isabeau of Bavaria, queen of Charles VI

Module #9
Queens as Regents:Women in Power During the 15th and 16th Centuries
Analyzing the experiences of regent queens, including Anne de Beaujeu and Louise of Savoy

Module #10
Catherine de Medici:The Queen Mother and the Valois Dynasty
Examining the life and politics of Catherine de Medici, queen regent and matriarch of the Valois dynasty

Module #11
Women and the Wars of Religion:Queens and Noblewomen in the 16th Century
Exploring the roles of women during this period of religious conflict and political upheaval

Module #12
The Rise of the Bourbon Dynasty:Womens Roles in the 17th Century
Analyzing the influence of queens and noblewomen on the early Bourbon monarchy

Module #13
Anne of Austria:The Queen Regent and the Fronde
Investigating the reign of Anne of Austria and her role in the Fronde, a period of civil war and rebellion

Module #14
Madame de Maintenon:The Secret Wife of Louis XIV
Examining the life and influence of Françoise dAubigné, Marquise de Maintenon, morganatic wife of Louis XIV

Module #15
Women and the Enlightenment:Queens and Intellectuals in the 18th Century
Exploring the relationships between women, power, and the Enlightenment

Module #16
Marie Antoinette:The Last Queen of the Ancien Régime
Analyzing the life and reign of Marie Antoinette, queen of France during the French Revolution

Module #17
The Fall of the Monarchy:Women and the French Revolution
Examining the roles of women during the Revolution and the eventual abolition of the monarchy

Module #18
Women and the Restoration:The Bourbon Monarchy Reborn
Investigating the experiences of women during the Restoration period and the reign of Louis XVIII

Module #19
The July Monarchy and the Rise of the Orleans Dynasty
Analyzing the influence of women on the July Monarchy and the Orleans dynasty

Module #20
The Second Republic and the Fall of the Monarchy
Examining the roles of women during the Second Republic and the eventual abolition of the monarchy

Module #21
Womens Roles in the Third Republic and Beyond
Exploring the continued influence of women on French politics and society during the Third Republic and beyond

Module #22
Revisiting Womens Power in the French Monarchy
Re-examining key themes and debates from the course, with a focus on the continued relevance of womens power in contemporary politics

Module #23
Primary Sources and Historical Methods
Workshop on using primary sources and historical methods to research womens power in the French monarchy

Module #24
Case Studies in Womens Power
In-depth analysis of specific cases of womens power in the French monarchy, using a variety of primary sources and historical methods

Module #25
Women, Power, and Culture
Examining the intersections between women, power, and culture in the French monarchy, including art, literature, and architecture

Module #26
Women, Power, and Politics in Comparative Perspective
Comparing the experiences of women in the French monarchy with those in other European monarchies

Module #27
Debates and Controversies in Womens History
Exploring ongoing debates and controversies in the field of womens history, with a focus on the French monarchy

Module #28
Pedagogy and Public Engagement
Workshop on teaching and public engagement strategies for sharing knowledge about womens power in the French monarchy

Module #29
Digital Humanities and Womens History
Introduction to digital humanities methods and tools for researching and presenting womens power in the French monarchy

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Women and Power in the French Monarchy career

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Women and Power in the French Monarchy ( 30 Modules )

Women and Power in the French Monarchy
( 30 Modules )