onarchy and defeat it, thereby putting William and Mary in the English throne.France and England underwent very different changes during the seventeenth century. While France transformed from an instability, war-torn country to a united, prosperous nation, England did just the opposite. Frances success can be largely attributed to Louis XIV long reign, and Englands decline was caused by a series of short rules by vastly different rulers. The rise of absolutism in France proved Louiss power over his people, and the rise of constitutionalism and parliamentary power in France was due to monarchial weaknesses and strained relations between the two governing bodies....
