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Louisiana: a Jambalaya of Nationalities
Students write letters of protest outlining the reasons why abolishment of the Code Noir was going to have an adverse affect on political tensions in Louisiana.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Court of Louis Xiv
Fordham University gives a description of life at the court of Louis XIV by Duc Saint-Simon. This account describes the king and the role that his ministers and courtiers played in his life.
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.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: King Louis Xiv
King of France from 1638-1715, 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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Web Gallery of Art: King Louis Xiv
An image of "King Louis XIV", created by Antoine Coysevox in 1686 (Marble, 89 x 80 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Equestrian Statue of King Louis Xiv
An image of "Equestrian Statue of King Louis XIV", created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1669-70 (Terracotta, height 76 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: King Louis Xiv
An image of "King Louis XIV", created by Antoine Coysevox, c. 1680 (Marble).
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The Bust of Louis Xiv on Medal.
The bust of Louis XIV on a silver commemorative medal, date unknown.
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...
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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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...
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The Theory of Absolutism
This resource contains information about the theory of absolutism and ultimate authority held by a king. The resource discusses Bishop Jacques Bossuet and Louis XIV.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Longitude at Sea
This site from the Galileo Project of the Rice University provides an in-depth look at the historic problems figuring out longitude. Links are provided throughout this article along with pictures, making this a great site to check out.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jean Baptiste Colbert
The French minister of finance from 1665 to 1683 under King Louis XIV. He brought the economy back from the brink of bankruptcy.
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...
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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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.