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Why Is Louis Xiv An Absolute Monarch

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France was the most powerful country in Europe under Louis XIV. Louis XIV was an absolute monarch because he controlled the government and the military. He made the laws without comprise of the people and estates general because he had the powers to do that. Louis said it himself “It is legal because I wish it.” which explains that he controlled everything. He increased the power of the intendants, who collected taxes. With all the money he got from taxes he was able to live in a grand style. He weakened the power of the nobles so the nobles wouldn’t immerse him. He had complete control over decision making and was able to centralize power which made him an absolute monarch.
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