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Louis XIV reigned for an amazing 72 years, so anyone who succeeded him was going to be compared to him. He left the country with some serious economic problems, after a number of conflicts and wars; his successor (Louis XV) was unable to fix France's economic issues. Further, Louis XIV had a different style from his successor-- Louis XIV believed in an absolute monarchy, while Louis XV was more willing to make compromises, even returning some conquered territory; critics said his policies led to the weakening of the monarchy. Some scholars believe Louis XV's decisions also damaged France's power in the world, and weakened the treasury.
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ProfessorLouis XIV reigned for an amazing 72 years, so anyone who succeeded him was going to be compared to him. He left the country with some serious economic problems, after a number of conflicts and wars; his successor (Louis XV) was unable to fix France's economic issues. Further, Louis XIV had a different style from his successor-- Louis XIV believed in an absolute monarchy, while Louis XV was more willing to make compromises, even returning some conquered territory; critics said his policies led to the weakening of the monarchy. Some scholars believe Louis XV's decisions also damaged France's power in the world, and weakened the treasury.
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Under the reign of Louis XIV the government in France was aan?
Under the reign of Louis XIV the government in France was an Absolute Monarchy.
What is the Louis XIV chair?
Chair with mechanical curves on arms, square tapered legs, high square back made during the reign of Louis XIV of France.
How many battles did Louis XIV lost?
King Louis the fourteenth was one of the most important rulers of France. During his reign Louis lost three battles.
What French monarch was best known as the Sun King?
Louis XIV of France was known as The Sun King. he was known as the Sun King because of the idea that as the planets revolve around the Sun, so too should France and the court revolve around him
French Revolution-Louis XIV?
No, the French Revolution was during the reign of Louis XVI.
