Louis XIV has become the historical embodiment of the style of absolutist government where the monarch personally directs all matters of state as he or she sees fit, with authority given as a divine right. When he ascended to the throne, France was the most populous country in western Europe, and he intended to use its resources to pursue glory for his dynasty and kingdom at the expense of his neighbours.

www.patreon.com/historyeurope

Music composed by Francois Couperin

Intro music by Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.