The history of France dates almost 50,000 years back to where it was originally known as a country entitled “Gaul.” Being seized in the first century BCE by Rome, Gaul ultimately adopted much of their language and culture. When the Treaty of Verdun created a territory known as Western Francia in the year 843, France was modernly established. Specifically, the country of France arose from the crumbling of the larger Carolinigan Empire, when Hugh Capet became King of West Francia. This kingdom increased regionally and combined power to finally become known as “France.” During this time French culture dominated Europe, but subsided quite rapidly after Louis XIV. Several noble families ruled France until the monarchy led by Louis XVI was overthrown