Louis XIV: A Great Leader

Louis XIV once said, “There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself”, (“Louis XIV Quotes.”). A leader is defined by the way their people see them. Someone who advances multiple aspects of their nation while supporting the thoughts and views of their people. A prime example of leadership and someone who is known to display these qualities is Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar's battle tactics are know to this day as historical. He was loved by his people, while staying organized and advancing the country of Rome. Louis relates to Caesar because of similar approaches to ruling the country and running the government. Although, Louis was not as kind as Caesar and was not supported by the entirety of the population, they both became …show more content…
He gained this knowledge by being tutored by his godfather Chief Minister Cardinal Jules Mazarin. The subjects Cardinal Jules Mazarin focused on mainly consisted to history, politics and the arts. Louis’s love for the arts derived from this education. Louis had a passion for the arts, literature, and fashion. His affection for these topics motivated him to make advancements in these areas. Which ultimately changed the culture of France. The way citizens looked, acted and learned was much different than before Louis’s term. His knowledge was useful in developing concepts to construct growth in not only culture, but also in the government and religion. By the age of twenty, Louis was ruling the country on his own with only his ideas to progress the nation. He was known for making quick, well-rounded decisions that many people in the government have never witnessed before. An example of Louis’s judgement having an effect on the government was that he made the decision to rule without a Chief Minister. When this decision was made the people of France were skeptical, they believed this was a selfish move on his part. The reasoning behind their thoughts was that he was not accepting help from others in the government, when it was available to him. Some citizens did not have the certainty Louis would be able to do it this job on his own. On the other hand, Louis knew his actions and ideas were strong enough to support and run …show more content…
He was a bit harsh to the people and bias towards himself. Although, he lacked some respectful characteristics, he did do a great deal for the community. While he was in reign positive changes in France were constructed, such as expanding the efficiency of the government and military, centralizing the country, tightening control of his nation and overall developing a united country. Louis XIV is remembered to this day as a memorable leader who impacted the history of France, and the world as a whole. Louis is known as a definition of leadership, despite the fact that his career did go through rough patches. In the end, France ended up with a new, improved country. Before Louis’s reign the government had little role in France and was created with little to no organization. While in reign, Louis XIV changed the government by reorganizing and reuniting. His most monumental achievement was creating unity in the country of France. Whether it was religion, government, society or military, the country was improved after Louis’s reign. Louis XIV relates to modern day presidents all throughout the world. Many of them have improved and advanced our everyday lives to create a better world for us as the population. Although, different aspects of the government and politics have changed over the years, many policies have stayed the same. Considering the fact that our government it is no longer a monarchy,