time that it was built‚ the History of the Chateau‚ the Main Palace Buildings and Rooms‚ and the purpose of the Palace of Versailles. The Palace of Versailles is located outside of Paris at Versailles‚ France‚ and was built in 1631 in the order of Louis XIII. It has served as the royal palace and numerous other purposes‚ which include it being a museum now in which many people visit daily. The Chateau was first constructed in 1623‚ as a hunting lodge made of brick‚ stone‚ and slate. Brick‚ stone
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01/28/2014 Response paper 2 Louis XIV I read many fascinating things in chapter 21. During the times between 1550 and 1750‚ absolutism spread across Europe and Asia. Even in the Muslim world‚ people were claiming their power was from god directly. France was ruled by the great King Louis XIV‚ who referred to himself as "le roi soleil" meaning the sun king. In this paper I will be focusing on Louis XIV and his contributions to the artistic world then and now. Louis XIV and his family lived in Paris
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The English word etiquette actually originates from a French word for ticket. A courtier of Louis XIV‚ Madame de Maintenon‚ is recognized as being the first to write using the word étiquette in reference to the formalities and ceremonies required at court in 1719. The French word did not begin to apply to polite behavior in general until 1778. This shows that the association was actually first made in England. How the word changed so much in its definition is not entirely known although there are
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The Sun King King Louis XIV was the absolute ruler of France from 1638-1718. He came into thrown at the age of five and ruled until his death just before his 77th birthday. Louis was a strong‚ powerful and lavish ruler of France. He believed in the Divine Rights of the King and ruled with total authority. King Louis faced many problems‚ and attempted to solve them by issuing policies however they did not all have positive effects on France. King Louis worked to improve the economy and industry of
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a king or queen who has total control over all aspects of society. Another absolute monarch is Louis XIV. Louis XIV was born on September 5‚ 1638 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. He stated to ruling at only age 13 and was also engaged in the Franco-Spanish war. When he was 22 he got married to Maria-Theresa which helped him become the most powerful monarch in Europe. During the first 20 years of Louis XIV ruling he make many contributions and achievements. Some contributions he made is that he helped
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P. consider revision.) Starting with Louis XIV of France’s portrait on P.389 paints Louis as a regal and kingly leader. Something to note is that his crown which is usually the symbol of the king is almost hidden behind his cane. This may indicate a willingness to not allow his position control his ability to lead and may appear to be a fairer more just leader. However the king is also clad in very stately robes and exudes a confidence
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most influential leaders known today. Two of which were Louis XIV and Peter the Great. These monarchs‚ different as the separate continents they lived on‚ shared only minor similarities such as absolutism and territorial expansion. Louis XIV was for the flair‚ fun‚ and fancy‚ focusing on the fact that he was the ‘sun’ of France. A patron of the arts‚ Louis’ policies mainly focused on improving his own social standing and power over his nobility‚ making sure they were all wrapped around his little
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Kangxi vs. Louis XIV- Absolutism Absolute monarchy or absolutism means that the sovereign power or ultimate authority in the state rested in the hands of a king who claimed to rule by divine right. Kangxi and Louis XIV were both shining examples for absolutist rule. Age of Absolutism was between 1610 and 1789. Absolutism is a term used to depict a type of monarchical power that was not at all restrained by institutions‚ for example‚ legislatures‚ social elites‚ or churches. Both Kangxi
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Louis XIV had many great successes in the period of his ruling. One of his most significant achievements was to leave in his wake the image of grandeur and order that it be remembered in the future. In 1670‚ Louis finally finished his memoir of the early years of his reign‚ which was intended to advise his first son‚ the Dauphin‚ about the secrets of effective rule. Throughout the memoir Louis provides useful suggestions and information about being the king of France. He informs the Dauphin
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Louis XIV was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as the king of both France and Navarre with one of the longest reigns in European history with a span of over 72 years starting from when he was five years old. On the other hand‚ Peter the Great was a leader who ruled the Russian Empire and steered the Tsardom into becoming a huge empire which became a major European power. The efforts of Louis XIV and Peter the Great to gain absolute control over their respective countries were strikingly similar‚ yet had
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