Louis XIV and the Zenith of the French Monarchy

Louis XIV and the Zenith of the French Monarchy is a historical book written by Arthur Hassall. The book provides a comprehensive account of the reign of Louis XIV, who is considered one of the most prominent monarchs in French history. The book covers the period from the early years of Louis XIV's reign to the end of his life, providing an in-depth analysis of the political, social, and cultural developments that took place during this time.The author explores Louis XIV's rise to power and his consolidation of the French monarchy, which led to the zenith of the French monarchy. The book delves into the various military campaigns that Louis XIV embarked upon, including his wars with Spain, the Netherlands, and England. The author also examines the social and cultural changes that took place during Louis XIV's reign, including the emergence of the court culture that defined the French monarchy.The book is rich in detail and provides a nuanced understanding of Louis XIV's reign. The author draws on a range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a well-rounded account of the period. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in French history, the monarchy, or the political and cultural developments of the seventeenth century.1895. A study of the Sun King, one of the most powerful rulers in Western history, whose court and reign was riddled with intrigue, passion, jealousy, and political skullduggery. As the author writes in the prologue: The French people during more than two-thirds of his long reign made him into a god and worshipped him, while at the time of the Spanish Succession war a generation had grown up in England which, says Mr. Wyon in his History of Great Britain during the Reign of Queen Anne, regarded Louis XIV as a monster of ambition with a mission from the devil to make slaves and Papists of the whole human race, a perfidious tyrant with whom it was useless to think of entering into a compact, whom it was absolutely necessary to bind with chains of iron.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.