Louis XIV of France, who dominated Europe with his strength and army, was the most successful absolute king. He had a different perspective on how to rule France. With this different mindset came big dreams from Louis that he was determined to achieve. France ruled Europe in a similar manner to how Spain ruled previously. It was eventually not long before France surpassed Spain in power, and in the end, France became the most powerful nation in Europe because of Louis's dedication to his ambitions.
The fact that Louis XIV dominated Europe for such an extended period of time, made him Europe's longest-reigning monarch. The ambitions of France posed a serious threat to practically everyone. During his reign, Louis was passionate about expanding his nation's borders, especially along the Rhine River. He was unafraid to turn away from the traditional government system and make his own path. This created a name for himself by breaking the norm and taking a risk on a new government system.
As a result of Louis' ambitions, the strength and size of his army expanded rapidly to the
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The palace took twenty-seven years to build but this was important for France because of its many uses. This palace had many purposes, one of them being the center of government. Louis centralizing the government gave him more control over it and made it more organized. Because Paris was constantly being attacked, they purposely built it a safe distance from the city. As well as setting this palace as the center of France, Louis also invited playwrights, poets, and artists to come to this palace in order to create a center of culture for the country. This palace had a significant influence on France, but its influence did not stay in France. Due to the palace's widespread influence in France, it spread throughout Europe, and many kings and queens chose to adopt this government form of organization as their