Louis XIV Becomes King of France
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The Fearful Rise of a Determined Monarch
This chapter explores the formative experiences of Louis XIV during his early reign, including the traumatic invasion of his royal space that cultivated his distrust of Parisians. It also marks his transformation into a proactive ruler at 22, as he initiates personal governance and ambitious architectural reforms at Versailles.
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