Louis XIV: Symbol of Absolute Rule
Students will examine Louis XIV's reign, the Palace of Versailles, and the expansion of French power as the height of absolutism.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the construction and court life at the Palace of Versailles served as a tool of political control.
- Evaluate the costs and benefits of Louis XIV's numerous wars for France and Europe.
- Explain how Louis XIV meticulously cultivated his image as the quintessential absolute monarch.
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