Essays on Louis Xiv

Louis XIV lived from 1638- 1715 and became the king of France in 1654. At the time he became king, France was financially ruined, politically corrupt, and divided between warring nobles and private armies and under the threat of riots from the people, especially in …

For all of his foibles and eccentricities, King Louis XIV of France stands in history as an important and effective leader in 17th century France.  His impact on the course of French history is undeniable, and the story of his life and rise to power …

Absolute monarchs had a significant impact on European history and the way their nation lives today. Absolute monarchs had control over political, social and religious aspects of their nation’s life. Absolute monarch had a positive and negative effect on society and European history. From 1550 …

Louis XIV and Versailles Early Versailles In 1651, when Louis XIV was only thirteen, he visited Versailles for the first time. His next visited in 1661, he had fallen in love with the place. From 1664 to 1668, his efforts to rebuild the palace centered …

King Louis XIV and the Patronage of the Chateau of Versailles             The Palace of Versailles is a royal chateau in the then country village of Versailles France. It is a monumental work because it symbolizes the power of France during that time. It was …