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When Louis XIV assumed power from Cardinal Mazarin after his death in 1661, he was a young king of 22 years of age in search for glory. As Lynn suggests, war was the proper business for kings or m?ier du roi. (Lynn 1999:28) It was the platform, in which Louis XIV could prove himself and establish his superior status in the international arena. It is only expected that Louis XIV's obsession with glory affected his foreign policy of supremacy in Europe during his early reign. Throughout history, individuals who succeed militarily were often looked upon as heroes. Brilliant commanders such as Alexander the Great, Charlemagne, and Genghis Khan have become legends. This fact would have had enormous influence on his aims. Soon after his ascension to the throne of France, the state was richer, and stronger than any other nation. It was only a matter of time until Louis XIV abused that power in search for glory. As Lynn suggests during the early period of his reign (1661-1675), Louis was aggressive in his means to achieve territorial gains to advance his gloire. (Lynn 1999: 32) .
Louis XIV saw himself as king of kings, and his foreign policy reflected on this notion. He wanted to establish his superior status, and the Louis XIV's means of forcing other European powers to recognise this was to show military might. As a young king, he was probably anxious to introduce himself to the other powers of Europe by showing great prowess in warfare. Therefore, the War of Devolution was the means to make this grand entry to the international system. Louis XIV's intentions are well described by Hassall, "That France should be mistress of the world, which a great French Empire should rise on the continent which should dictate the law to Europe was undoubtedly the central idea of Louis?policy.?(Hassall 1923: 132) Through military conquests and securing territorial gains, Louis sought to achieve high ranking among the other monarchs, which in turn will put France as a superior state.
Another important autocrat in the 18th century was King Louis XIV. ... According to document 2, King Louis attempted to control his nobility by forcing them to live with him in Versailles. ... According to Catholics, Louis XIV deserved to be applauded. ... Peter the Great and Louis XIV were both great leaders. ... Louis XIV shaped France to be mainly Catholic and obedient. ...
One great example of a time where music and dance intersect is during the reign of King Louis XIV, from 1643-1715, and the period of French absolutism in Europe. King Louis XIV (the sun king) spent seventy-two years on the throne and allowed no one to limit his power. ... Louis established the first permanent orchestra in Europe. ... The main hero was often portrayed by Louis himself. Louis' first role was in Cassandre in 1651. ...
Louis XIV and Adolf Hitler are two leaders that had the greatest impacts on France and Germany, respectively. ... When Mazarin died in 1661, he left the power of the state to Louis XIV who was only 22 at the time, and left with an incredible task. ... In 1661, when Louis XIV came into power he declared himself as his own prime minister. ... As Louis XIV grew older, he became more devout, his court became more moral. ... Louis XIV attempted to convert his citizens to Catholicism and if they did not he persecuted them. ...
The Life and Reign of King Louis XIV In the past there have been many noble and honorable people who did great deeds, but none were as remarkable as King Louis's XIV of France. ... Louis's XIV father died. ... After seventy-two years of ruling France, King Louis XIV was dying. ... Then on September 1, 1715 King Louis XIV took his last breath for the last time. ... (Jagger) King Louis XIV played many different roles in his life. ...
Louis XIV Affected by the turbulent events in his youth, Louis the XIV was greatly influenced to make France an absolute monarchy under his rule. ... Louis never missed an opportunity to impress his strong sense of the grandeur of his crown to the French people. ... One downfall of Louis was that he spent extravagantly, sparing no expense for himself or his nobles. ... Louis bankrupted the Treasury of France through another extravagance as well, his wars. ... Louis also used subsidies and selective taxation to encourage Huguenots to convert to Catholicism. ...
The Double Standard in the Courts of Henri II and Louis XIV During the reign of Henri II and Louis XIV women in their courts, were subjected to a double standard. ... Henri II and Louis XIV both had very public love affairs with the same person and through this, they wielded more power to her then to the Queen. ... Infidelity and rumors played a great role in shaping the courts of Henri II and Louis XIV. ...
The Age of Louis XIV Louis XIV's vanity was without limit or restraint; it colored everything and convinced him that no one even approached him in military talents, in plans and enterprises, in government. Louis XIV (1638-1715) was the king of France from 1643-1715. He was the son and successor of King Louis XIII. Following the regent reign of his queen-mother, Anne of Austria, Louis XIV became king of France when the country had been economically drained after the Thirty Years War. ... Nevertheless, Louis's grandson, Louis XV, retained the throne. ...
The government of King Louis XIV of France is an example of absolutism. ... Many rulers following absolutism including King Louis XIV had characteristics that they all followed. ... King Louis XIV did a lot of things following the characteristics of an absolute government. ... King Louis was known as the most powerful ruler of his time. King Louis XIV brought tormenting to his people by utilizing the authority of absolutism....
France under Louis XIV was full of pleasure and pain. ... Thousands of Huguenots were sent to the galleys during Louis XIV time. ... Up to the day he died, Louis XIV ate with his fingers and acted like God. ... Louis XIV changed throughout his rule. ... He became the Louis XIV Physician. ...