Louis Xiv's Effect On The People Of France
From 1638 to 1715, the people of France had a lot of different opinions about Louis XIV. Most importantly, Louis XIV was the strongest king of his time (Beck 598). He made France the most powerful country in Europe. In 1660, France had about 20 million people. This was four times as many as England and ten times as many as the Dutch Republic (Beck 601). France’s army was ahead of other states’ weaponry, training, and armies in size (Beck 601). Louis XIV also led expeditions to expand France’s boundaries. His expeditions led to gaining 12 towns. He also gained several towns in a region called Franche-Comte. He then decided to fight in other wars, but he did not succeed (Beck 601). Least importantly, Lewis and begun to spend a lot of France’s
money. He ate a feast for each meal (Beck 599). Louis XIV’s palace at Versailles was proof of his wealth. He cost an estimated 2.5 billion dollars (Beck 600). He fought in a lot of wars and spent a huge amount of France’s money (Beck 601). In conclusion, from 1638 to 1715 supporters from the Land of the Franks had many thoughts about Louis XIV’s rule.
money. He ate a feast for each meal (Beck 599). Louis XIV’s palace at Versailles was proof of his wealth. He cost an estimated 2.5 billion dollars (Beck 600). He fought in a lot of wars and spent a huge amount of France’s money (Beck 601). In conclusion, from 1638 to 1715 supporters from the Land of the Franks had many thoughts about Louis XIV’s rule.