Louis XIV of France, the Sun King, ruled from 1643-1715 and was an efficient, profitable, and powerful king because centralized political power began to form, new and successful army emerged, increased revenue, and pacified nobility. His ambition was toward achieving "One king, one law, one faith." Centralization of political power came in place with the Palace of Versailles, the intendant system, and the Edict of Nantes. Political power was not the only thing that became centralized. Military became centralized and successful with highly trained soldiers, ready to fight. The succession was with the War of Devolution when France conquered the Spanish Netherlands. Louis also increased revenue through the control of taxes, boosting trade and
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Louis demanded every noble to devote time a certain amount of time at the palace and it was am effective way to gain a greater rank in government. Generally, it was constructed to impress and express how powerful and authoritative France was; however, it was extremely expensive. This is how Louis portrayed "One King." Versailles then faced some of the worst economic problems. Louis XIV concluded to shift his entire palace from Paris to Versailles. "Moving the nobility from Paris to Versailles also undercut their power, which Louis XIV realized. After 1682 the nobility no longer had power to affect French politics. Instead, life at Versailles centered on etiquette and serving the king's every whim and fancy" ("The Palace of …show more content…
He assembled an enormous standing army and believed that prosperous wars would bring dignity and awe to France. "The king steadily increased the number of regiments retained on duty and kept many officers who were released on half pay. These and other measures increased the strength of the standing army year by year..." ("The Dynastic State"). He wished other people would dread having to have combat with France. Louis took part in many wars, but one war stands out the most: War of Devolution. This war is a combat between France and Spain to take control over the Spanish Netherlands. " The Franco-Spanish Treaty of the Pyrenees (1659) brought France modest territorial gains. The peace was sealed by a marriage in 1660 between the young Louis XIV (ruled 1643–1715) and the daughter of Philip IV, Marie-Thérèse (1638–1683)" ("Devolution, War of"). Louis announces that the capital has never been paid for. The French took over Franche-Comté, but soon returned it by agreeing to the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1668. "The partition treaty had the desired effect on Louis XIV, persuading him that a rapid settlement of the outstanding Netherlands conflict would facilitate the orderly acquisition of a greater prize than even the most successful military campaign in 1668 would offer" (Devolution, War of"). In 1668, France won and took over the Hapsburg's Spanish
Louis demanded every noble to devote time a certain amount of time at the palace and it was am effective way to gain a greater rank in government. Generally, it was constructed to impress and express how powerful and authoritative France was; however, it was extremely expensive. This is how Louis portrayed "One King." Versailles then faced some of the worst economic problems. Louis XIV concluded to shift his entire palace from Paris to Versailles. "Moving the nobility from Paris to Versailles also undercut their power, which Louis XIV realized. After 1682 the nobility no longer had power to affect French politics. Instead, life at Versailles centered on etiquette and serving the king's every whim and fancy" ("The Palace of …show more content…
He assembled an enormous standing army and believed that prosperous wars would bring dignity and awe to France. "The king steadily increased the number of regiments retained on duty and kept many officers who were released on half pay. These and other measures increased the strength of the standing army year by year..." ("The Dynastic State"). He wished other people would dread having to have combat with France. Louis took part in many wars, but one war stands out the most: War of Devolution. This war is a combat between France and Spain to take control over the Spanish Netherlands. " The Franco-Spanish Treaty of the Pyrenees (1659) brought France modest territorial gains. The peace was sealed by a marriage in 1660 between the young Louis XIV (ruled 1643–1715) and the daughter of Philip IV, Marie-Thérèse (1638–1683)" ("Devolution, War of"). Louis announces that the capital has never been paid for. The French took over Franche-Comté, but soon returned it by agreeing to the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1668. "The partition treaty had the desired effect on Louis XIV, persuading him that a rapid settlement of the outstanding Netherlands conflict would facilitate the orderly acquisition of a greater prize than even the most successful military campaign in 1668 would offer" (Devolution, War of"). In 1668, France won and took over the Hapsburg's Spanish