Four Kings, Two names, Two Countries is a new history class available through Ridgefield Continuing Education.
“While Louis XIII and Louis XIV of France were establishing and consolidating their power as absolutist monarchs, in England the monarchy was defeated in a civil war and replaced by a commonwealth,” Instructor Nancy Maxwell said. “Charles I was executed, yet his son lived to reclaim the throne. This course will examine the goals, achievements, mistakes and personalities of all four kings, placing the kings in the context of 17th century attitudes and perspectives and revealing the legacy of the four rulers.”
Class meets on Mondays, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. Cost is $39. Visit www.ridgefieldschools.org or phone Peggy Bruno at 203-431-2812 to register.