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Louis XIV (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
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Louis XIV (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Series: Routledge Historical Biographies
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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 - culminating in the building of
Versailles. This original and lively biography focuses on Louis's
personal life while keeping the needs of the history student at the
forefront, featuring analysis of Louis's wider significance in
history and the surrounding historiography. This book balances the
undeniable cultural achievements of the reign against the realities
of Louis's egotism and argues that, when viewed critically, Louis's
rule (1643-1715) 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 Louis's court, France in an international context and new
material looking at Louis's involvement in ballet. This book is
essential reading for all history students and those with a general
interest in one of history's most colourful rulers.
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