3.1- The Three Estates
Revolutions
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Louis XIV and Versailles
- King Louis XIV converted a royal hunting lodge outside of Paris into the Palace of Versailles.
- The palace was meant to project royal power and centralize control over the nobility.
- Nobles, previously troublesome in their home provinces, were compelled to attend the king at Versailles.
- This strategy aimed to weaken their regional influence by separating them from their bases of power.
- Louis XIV offered lavish gifts and favors at Versailles, further consolidating his authority over the nobles.
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