|
This is just a FREE sample preview of the essay
Subscribe to Essay Galaxy for instant access to view the entire paper
Essay Galaxy - Louis XIV, The Sun King
Louis XIV was only four
years old when he succeeded his father to the French throne. Often uncared
for, he nearly drowned because no one was watching him as he played near a
pond. This began to shape in his young mind an early fear of God.
Louis' character was also shaped by the French Civil War. In this,
the Paris Parlement rose against the crown. For five years, Louis would suffer
fear, cold, hunger and other spirit-breaking events. He would never forgive
Paris, the nobles, or the common people.
Finally, in 1653,
Cardinal Jules Mazarin was able to end the rebellion. He began to instruct
Louis on his position as king. Even though Louis XIV was now of age, the Cardinal
remained the dominant authority in French politics.
French
kings gained respect as a soldier; Louis served with the French army during
Fran....
|
|
Number Of Pages: 4 |
Number Of Words: 1038 |
Got a term paper due soon and need some help quick? You have come to the right place. Essay
Galaxy has over 50,000 essays, papers, and reports available for download right now! Get
ideas from thousands students just like you to help make that essay perfect. Don't hesitate.
Join today and get instant access to our enormous database.
|
Membership Options |
Price |
Savings |
|
1 month subscription |
$19.95 recurring |
* |
3 months subscription |
$39.95 recurring |
$19.90 |
6 months subscription |
$69.95 non-recurring |
$49.75 |
|
|
Credit card and check processing is provided by PayPal and is 100% safe and secure
|