HIST 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Constitutional Monarchy, 6 Years, Bourgeoisie

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France was the most powerful country in europe, louis the 14th was the king that epitomized absolutism. Louis the 14th of the house of oval, came to throne in 1643 (age 4), reigned for. 72 years, until death in 1715 (longest reign in european history) During his rule, became known as louis the grand (louis the great) and l"oeil soleil (sun king) He worked terribly on his image and consolidated his power through absolutism. U[wards of 20 statues (depicting him allegorically/warrior king/roman god apollo/ Charles le brun 1648 portrait of louis on horseback. Hyacinthe rigaud 1701, most famous image of splendor, an expression of power, the throne and robes are all expression of majesty. Principal backdrop to power was the palace of versailles (1623), louis the 14th transformed this into the royal palace/seat of government. Most famous room in versailles is the hall of mirrors.

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