Louis xiv, the sun king 16381715 louis xiv is probably the most famous king in frances history. Louis xiv, also known as le gran monarque and the sun god, was not indeed such a good king for france. In the 1950s and 1960s she also produced a number of historical works, of which the sun king is one of the best. Louis xiv reigned from 1661 to 1715 and his influence on the french kingdom would mark the 17th century and those that followed. Jun 25, 2018 king louis xiv can boast of having reigned longer than any other sovereign in universal history. Yet while he has been the subject of numerous works, much of the scholarship remains firmly rooted within national frameworks and traditions. France, versailles, madame tussaud, and marie antoinette.
With characteristic elan, nancy mitford reconstructs the daily life of king and courtiers during frances golden age, offering vivid sketches of the architects, artists, and gardeners responsible for the creation of the most magnificent palace europe had yet seen. Louis xiv of france was the emperor of france during the classical age. It does not deal in great detail with the political, military, or economic issues of louis xivs reign but primarily focuses on his personal life and that of his family. There is a timetable of the events in his life and an unannotated bibliography of doubtful value and limited availability. His autocracy was indeed amazing, and truly an example of the kind. List of books and articles about louis xiv online research. Throughout his life, he substantially reformed frances government into a more stable political body and also helped implement the arts into the countrys culture. First of all, louis xiv financially destroyed france by doing things that he thought would. During this time he brought absolute monarchy to its height, established a glittering court at versailles, and fought most of the other european countries in four wars. This is not a history of france during the reign of louis xiv, the sun king.
The sun king page 115 king louis xiv of france is known as the sun king. Jul 07, 2016 a new series of bespoke, fullcoverage resources developed for the aqa 2015 aas level history. Louis xiv, france and europe, 16431715 depth component. Like apollo, the warriorking louis xiv brought peace, was a patron of the arts, and dispensed his bounty. Coming to the throne at the age of five, he ruled for 72 years and presided over the finest flourishing of french culture and one of its greatest periods of expansionist and military glory. About the author john stevens cabot abbott september 19, 1805 june 17, 1877, an american historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer, was born in brunswick, maine to jacob and betsey abbott.
King of france louis xiv louis xiv, king of france, 1638. The sun king by nancy mitford penguin books australia. The reign of louis xiv was hurtful in many ways to france and its people. The most christian kings declaration of war against the states general of the united provinces. No, louis xiv is not for children and thats strangely comforting in a season that has produced three serious books on the teenagers right to sexual fulfillment. He got the nickname sun king because he acted like everything in the world orbited him. Louis xiv was a great monarch, and he was capable of maintaining strong kingdom because he never, in his entire life, doubted his right to be king. Louis xiv at versailles new edition by mitford, nancy isbn. It does not deal in great detail with the political, military, or economic issues of louis xiv s reign but primarily focuses on his personal life and that of his family.
Like apollo, the warrior king louis xiv brought peace, was a patron of the arts, and dispensed his bounty. Louis xiv, frances sun king louis xiv, frances sun king, had the longest reign in european history 16431715. Love and louis xiv is the perfect book to read in bed on a long summer day or a short winter one. Louis whole life was built around gaining and showing off wealth and power for himself and france. See more ideas about louis xiv, versailles and french history. Early reign after his fathers death his mother, anne of austria, was regent for louis, but the real power was wielded by annes adviser, cardinal mazarin. The sun king is a biography of both the french monarch and his home, versailles. Because he was so confident of his own power, he compared himself to the mightiest, brightest star the sun. With characteristic elan, nancy mitford reconstructs. First of all, louis xiv financially destroyed france by doing things that he thought would help but just hurt france in the long run. Oct 15, 2006 love and louis xiv is the perfect book to read in bed on a long summer day or a short winter one. The situation became more dire in 1648 when a rebellion, called the. On 8 september 1715, eight days after the death of the king, and after vespers had been said, the coffin was placed on a chariot draped in black.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the age of absolutism in europe, louis xivs france was a leader in. This is the story of louis xiv, who ruled for 72 years, longer than any other king in history. Mar 24, 2015 louis xivs historiographers felt obliged to call him the greatest monarch of the universe. Completely matched to the new aqa specification, this fullcolour student book provides valuable. Louis xiv, the strongest ruler of the 17th century, reigned for over 70 years and created a united and strong french state. This biography uses contemporary sources to examine the sort of monarch louis xiv really was. Arras area artois became french 1660 married maria teresa, daughter of spanish king philip iv.
In 1670, he decided to build a military hospital for wounded soldiers and. A new series of bespoke, fullcoverage resources developed for the aqa 2015 aas level history. Birth of louis xivs first greatgrandchild, a boy who died in 1705. From the building of the palace to louis xivs many relationships, mitford takes her informed but lighthearted attitude towards the different aspects of the court of the sun king.
A collection of quotes and thoughts by louis xiv of france on king, revolution, beauty, struggle, war, royalty, grandeur, discovery, humbleness and france. Under his patronage, french literature and art became the model for the western world, and his palace at versailles seemed to crown his triumph, dazzling all europe with its splendor. The women in the life of the sun king by antonia fraser at indigo. Birth of louis xiv s first greatgrandchild, a boy who died in 1705. Louis xivs reign is thought of as the golden age in french history.
Top 12 louis xiv quotes louis the great or the sun king. The sun was associated with apollo, god of peace and arts, and was also the heavenly body which gave life to all things, regulating everything as it rose and set. Why was louis xiv of france known as the sun king roi. She has researched the multifarious contemporary and later works on this era with loving care. The best biography on louis xiv ive read to date is written by jeanchristian petitfils louis xvi.
Only pharaoh ramses ii 4 to 1238 bc could rival him. This frank and concise book gives the reader a personal glimpse into the sun kings life and times as. He was a genuinely pious and honest man whose unblinking record of the courthis eyewitness testimony of wars, intrigues, and royal visitsmake this a supreme work of art. An edict of the french king, prohibiting all publick exercise of the pretended reformed religion in his kingdom with various related documents. See more ideas about louis xiv, history and french history. Louis built the palace of versailles, where he and his nobles lived. Louis xivs historiographers felt obliged to call him the greatest monarch of the universe. Jun 02, 2016 louis xiv of france, king of kings born on september 5, 1638, louis was christened louisdieudonne, meaning gift of god and became king at the age of four upon the death of his father, louis. A novel of louis xiv by karleen koen ive always had a soft spot for the antics of the french court even more so than the english courts and im the type of person who cant turn down a story about the tudors. Louis power however was in fact immense and he liked to be called the sun king because. Louis xiv became the ideal king, and many have tried unsuccessfully to live up to his glory. There are several reasons for louis xiv to be labelled as the sun king and this nickname is generally used by french for cultural reasons.
Was louis xiv a good or bad monarch free essay example. Nov 19, 2009 this is a mock trailer i made on adobe premiere pro for my world history class. Written for the aqa aas level history specifications for first teaching from 2015, this print student book covers the sun king. He was a genuinely pious and honest man whose unblinking record of the courthis eyewitness testimony of wars. A grand yet intimate look at the sun king, a tale rich with detail and action. This edition is a softcover but its the size of a textbook with enough illustrations to make it a nice. He could remember the dark days of the fronde vividly and it impacted on a decision to. His reign of 72 years and 110 days is the longest recorded of any monarch of a sovereign country in european history. The french revolution in 1789 was a turning point in the countrys history and would highlight just how peculiar the era of louis xiv was.
The sun king louis xiv at versaillessun kingpaperback. The 15yearold louis xiv, as played by the irish actor robert sheehan, is a major character of the shortlived historical fantasy series young blades from january to june 2005. He was born in the royal family to louis xiii but could not enjoy much of the lavish life as his father passed away. Louis xiv, the real sun king and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
For instance, a high school in paris was named after him louislegrand louis the great. His reign saw extraordinary improvements and expansions in the manufacture of french luxury goods, encouraged by the cultural and economic policies of his finance minister jeanbaptiste colbert an ambitious patron himself. With characteristic elan, nancy mitford reconstructs the daily life of king and. It does not deal in great detail with the political, military. The funeral cortege on 8 september 1715, eight days after the death of the king, and after vespers had been said, the coffin was placed on a chariot draped in black. King of france louis xiv louis xiv, king of france, 16381715 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article louis xiv, king of france, 16381715. Louis xiv, frances sun king essay 1233 words bartleby. A novel of louis xiv by karleen koen, love and louis xiv. Oct 19, 2019 if you have enjoyed this board you might be interested in checking out my other boards on. Top 12 louis xiv quotes louis the great or the sun king tell us in a comment what is your favorites quotes. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Speaking of which, louis arrangements are handled with dignity. The immense palace may cause an individual to assume that the palace was the embodiment of louis power. At age 4, he ascended the throne of a weakened and divided france. I tried reading it at my desk, but was inexorably drawn to the couch, no doubt by the. Louis xiv books on the sun king, the french court and versailles 1648 to 1715. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. King louis xiv can boast of having reigned longer than any other sovereign in universal history. The book provides an overview of the entire civilization. From the building of the palace to louis xiv s many relationships, mitford takes her informed but lighthearted attitude towards the different aspects of the court of the sun king. King louis xiv and the chateau of the sun king at versailles. He was an example for other absolute rulers to imitate.
The sun king is a dazzling double portrait of louis xiv and versailles, the opulent court from which he ruled. The persistent legend according to which the sun king was buried very discreetly in order to shield him from the outrage of a people who hated him can now therefore be discounted. This deservedly famous book brings a glittering century to life, taki. This is a mock trailer i made on adobe premiere pro for my world history class. Famous quotes by louis xiv of france that you should know. The sun king louis xiv at versailles paperback 1966 by nancy mitford author see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Louis xiv, 16381715, king of france 16431715, son and successor of king louis xiii. Gossipy account of the art, affairs and poison paranoia at louis xivs versailles the times. Sun king, the french king of versailles paris digest. Nancy mitford is best known as an author of witty, elegant novels like the pursuit of love and love in a cold climate. Louis xiv the sun king casts a long shadow over the history of seventeenth and eighteenthcentury europe. Louis xiv was born in 1638 and was king of france from 1643 until his death in 1715, a 72year reign.