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1.02 The Two Louis

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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The Legacy of Louis the 14th

louis the fourteenth was one of France's longest serving monarchs. He spent 72 years and 110 days on the throne, even longer than queen victoria. His reign made france a serious global player in gio politics. A long reign provided a long list of opportunities for foreign conflict. So much conflict occurred that many contemporaries believed europe could enjoy neither peace nor security so long as louis sat on the throne of france.

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