Louis XIV

Achievements of King Louis XIV

• King Louis expanded the effectiveness of the central government system
• He expanded the power of the French boundaries
• He held a monarchy for the longest time in European History

AN ABSOLUTE RULER: EVIFENCE

• Louis allowed his armies to go to war a lot at his digression because he believed it was the right thing to do.
• In an absolute monarchy, the King or ruling party had overall rule over laws and government. All in all, it didn't matter what anyone else said. What he said happened.

SUCESS OR FAILURE?

...BOTH

SUCESS

• He created a more stable government system while overall helping France.
• He made the military a stronger force against enemy forces.

FAILURE

• As an absolute monarchist, people quickly grew tired of him in constant control.
• He had extravagant taste and wasted tax money on his own pleasures.
• Louis thought war was the best option for most battles so he caused many wars in Europe to outbreak.