Europe Early modern period Cultural and Political change Science Revolution, changing the understanding, of the natural World Global connectivity Merchants, Scholars and Travellers Networks connected the World Sharing ideas and their values, as well as goods The Dutch Golden Age, and French Grand Siècle Time of magnificence England English Renaissance, development yes Music Drama Epic Poetry Absolute Monarchy Baroque Center of French Art and Culture Georgian Manor Diary 17th Century Art and literature sent me Le Roi Soleil