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Louis XIV

By (author) Richard Wilkinson

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Louis XIV ruled France for more than half a century and is typically remembered for his absolutism, his patronage of the arts and his lavish lifestyle â€“ culminating in the building of Versailles. This original and lively biography focuses on Louisâ€™s personal life while keeping the needs of the history student at the forefront, featuring analysis of Louisâ€™s wider significance in history and the surrounding historiography. This book balances the undeniable cultural achievements of the reign against the realities of Louisâ€™s egotism and argues that, when viewed critically, Louisâ€™s rule (1643â€“1715) personified the disadvantages of absolute monarchy, and inexorably led to social and political blunders, resulting in the suffering of millions. Richard Wilkinson demonstrates that while Louis excelled as a self-publicist, he fell far short of being a great monarch. This second edition includes an up-to-date and accessible biography, further sections on the women at Louisâ€™s court, France in an international context and new material looking at Louisâ€™s involvement in ballet. This book is essential reading for all history students and those with a general interest in one of historyâ€™s most colourful rulers.

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