Essays on Louis Xiv

One of Louis XIV’s main policies was to maintain his royal authority throughout his reign in order to effectively enforce his absolutism. During his reign, there were many successes including the fact that he managed to control the nobility to such an extent until his...

The Trial of Louis XIV Louis XIV is widely known as the king who was executed at the end of the French Revolution. The common public executed him for what they believed to be treason, with a plethora of underlying legal, but unpopular reasons. But...

During the 17th century, absolute monarchies became popular throughout European nations. Especially in France, which is the country that is most notable for absolute rulers. In other areas, constitutional government started to form. Absolute monarchies are monarchs in which the king believe that have the...

King Louis XIV was born on September 5, 1638, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. He became king in 1643. As of 1661, he started reforming France. In 1667 he invaded the Spanish Netherlands. From 1672–1678 he engaged France in the Franco-Dutch War. In 1688, he led a...

Louis XIV of France vs. the Stuart Kings of England: Why did the Stuart kings fail, and Louis XIV succeed? William Jefferson Clinton was one of the greatest presidents to govern the United States as opposed to the Bush’s. Clinton proved to the world our...

Throughout history, the monarchies that ruled over France and England have had very influential and significant roles in shaping not only their own countries, but all over the Europe. The Sun King, King Louis XIV of France, had arguably the most dominant reign over France...