Louis XIV

European History in Perspective

by David J. Sturdy, Jeremy Black (Editor)

In this concise, up-to-date analysis of Louis XIV and France in its great age of cultural achievement, David Sturdy penetrates beneath the well-known events, personalities and images of the reign to gain an understanding of the historical forces and realities with which Louis XIV and France had to contend. He presents a carefully organized and lucid account of the "defining" aspects of the reign: the nature of French monarchy, methods of government, Louis' relationship to his subjects and to the churches, the organization of cultural life, and France's relations with the rest of Europe.

Genres: History

202 pages, Paperback

First published July 15, 1998

Reviews

[Emilija · Rating 3 out of 5]

All I could think when I finished this book was how terrifying was Louis XIV??? I would not want to be a nation going against him.

I particularly found the France and Europe chapter interesting, especially as it went into details about the European situation. I wish the previous chapters had been as detailed, especially about the persecution of the Huguenots. I really liked the way that this book was set out, and it was a pretty good read.