Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Louis Xiv
Slideshow provides historic images of King Louis XIV of France.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Louis Xiv
King Louis the Great was just a child when he was appointed the monarch of France in 1643. The history of his life is depicted through this PowerPoint presentation.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Rococo Style
This website gives the history of the Rococo, a style of decoration in Europe and France in the 18th century. It applies to other forms of art, but not architecture. Provides related links.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Louis Xiv
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Louis XIV."
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Louis Xiv
The age of Louis XIV. during the reign of Louis XIV, the son and successor of Louis XIII (1643-1715), which lasted over seventy years, France was the leading nation of Europe. In some respects it was a brilliant period. The magnificence...
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The Bust of Louis Xiv on Medal.
The bust of Louis XIV on a silver commemorative medal, date unknown.
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Les Campagnes De Louis Xiv. Campagne Du Roy Pendant L'ann
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: King Louis Xiv
King of France from 1638-1715, Louis XIV.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Memorandum on Trade, 1664
This website from the Fordham University contains a memorandum on trade written in 1664 by Jean-Baptiste Colbert to Louis XIV, king of France. The document discusses the situation of trade (import and export), and their competition with...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Louis Xiv in His Chambers
The reign of Louis the Fourteenth has been termed the Augustan age of France. This monarch had none of the commanding qualities which create a nation or an era, and he would not have been distinguished from common princes in common...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Louis Xiv
King of France and King of Navarre from May 14, 1643 until his death. He inherited the Crown at the age of four, but he did not actually assume personal control of the government until the death of his chief minister, Jules Cardinal...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Path to Royal Absolutism
The Library of Congress presents the "Political and cultural history of France from 1498 to 1661" France's Renaissance, eight civil wars, and the Bourbons. Also click on "The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy," for history from the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Eastern France, 1643 1715
A map of Eastern France, subtitled "Territorial Acquisitions during the Reign of Louis XIV." This map is color-coded to show the territory of eastern France in 1643, and France's territorial acquisitions under Louis XIV during 1643-1715,...
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Etc: France Before the Revolution, 1715 1789
A map of France before the Revolution, from the Regence (1715) to the execution of Louis XIV (1789). This map is color-coded to show the French territory and boundaries of French administrative departments, territorial acquisitions from...
Other
Public Establishment of the Museum: Welcome to the Palace of Versailles
Take a fascinating tour of the Palace of Versailles and learn much about French history, art, architecture and culture from the time of the Sun King, Louis XIV, to the French Revolution. Included are beautiful photos of this...
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Suffolk County Community College: French Absolutism
This article describes the nature of French Absolutism and gives some historical background to the practice of absolutism in 18th century France.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Flight to Varennes, 1791
A map to illustrate Louis XIV's flight from Paris to Varennes during the French Revolution (June 21, 1791). The goal of his unsuccessful escape was Montmedy, a Royalist citadel in northeastern France under control of Bouille's Army of...
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The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy
An excellent explanation of the rise of Louis XIV and the concurrent cultural influence of France throughout Europe.
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Si Spain: The Bourbons and the Enlightment
This resource provides some brief information on the Bourbons and the enlightment.
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Paris Embellished and Expanded, Date Unknown
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...
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Selenographia Sive Lunae Descriptio
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...
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Selenographia Sive Lunae Descriptio
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...
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Cours Des Principaux Fleuves Et Rivi
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...
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Constitution Des Treize
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...