French Monarchy Established
During the early parts of what is known as the middle ages, much of modern day France was ruled by the Franks. By the A.D. 900s however, the region was in chaos, and was instead ruled by a series of feudal lords.
In A.D. 987 a noble by the name of Hugh Capet defeated the last Frankish king, and took the throne of France for himself. In truth, Capet only ruled a very small territory. He ruled the city of Paris, and a small strip of land bordering the city.
Capet’s ancestors however would rule France for the next 300 years, and would greatly strengthen Frances government, and expand its borders.
