El Antiguo Regimen Los Borbones
Ancien Régime historyBourbon dynastyabsolute monarchy Europepre-French RevolutionOld Regime characteristics
Explore the Ancien Régime, or Old Regime, which describes the monarchical and aristocratic system prevalent in much of Europe before the French Revolution, characterized by absolute monarchy, a rigid social hierarchy, and traditional institutions. The Bourbon dynasty played a pivotal role in shaping this era, particularly in France and Spain, embodying the principles of dynastic rule and the era's socio-political structures.