HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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shrines to religious beliefs
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monuments to personal rule
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examples of colonial architectural influences
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efforts to isolate and protect the ruler
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1682, Louis XIV and his Court moved to the Palace of Versailles, a symbol of his power. The decoration of his apartments and the story of his day shed light on the personality of this absolute sovereign, a man of taste and a passionate art lover.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is Louis XIV known for? Louis XIV, king of France (1643–1715), ruled his country, principally from his great palace at Versailles, during one of the country’s most brilliant periods. Today he remains the symbol of absolute monarchy of the classical age.
Detailed explanation-3: -King of France and Navarre Louis XIII regularly came to hunt the abundant game at Versailles, and consequently commissioned the construction of a hunting pavilion here. Later, Louis XIV built a majestic palace from his father’s small château that became the symbol of his reign.