Compare And Contrast Louis Xiv And Peter The Great
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During the 16th and 17th centuries a new type of ruling emerged as a result of unorganized government called royal absolutism. This type of government was seen in many European countries including France and Russia where King Louis XIV and Peter the Great ruled respectively. Both had ways of ruling that were similar to each other and different to each other. Politically, economically and socially both Louis XIV and Peter the Great were similar to and different from how they ruled and what their reign resulted. Louis and Peter had quite a balance of similarities and differences between their politics. Louis and Peter both viewed themselves as above the law, however Louis thought this a bit more so than Peter. Louis XIV was quite arrogant and …show more content…
In this essay, the author
- Explains that royal absolutism emerged as a result of unorganized government during the 16th and 17th centuries. both louis xiv and peter the great had ways of ruling that were similar and different to each other.
- Compares louis and peter's politics. both viewed themselves as above the law, but louis xiv was arrogant and distrustful of people like peter.
- Compares the economic policies of louis xiv and peter's reign.
- Analyzes how louis xiv and peter the great's policies and laws resulted in international prestige for france.
- Explains that king louis xiv of france and peter the great of russia both substantially changed their countries with their political, economic, and social policies.
One of the first actions Louis did when he came to power was revoke the Edict of Nantes which originally allowed protestants to worship in many towns. With the revocation Huguenot churches and schools were closed and Huguenot pastors that did not renounce their faith were sent to exile. However, besides the Edict of Nantes, Louis did not have many other laws that directly changed the way people lived compared with Peter, who had many. Peter wanted to modernize, and therefore, ‘westernize’ Russia. Peter also used St. Petersburg to modernize Russia. The new capital was designed to reflect modern urban planning with new features such as wider avenues and aline buildings. He prohibited men from having beards and had them taxed if they did so. He also changed men and women’s clothing to be more like France and England’s styles. Furthermore, he changed the way Russians entertained; now, both men and women would be in the same hall during celebrations and parties. When Peter’s social changes resulted in more modernization for Russia, Louis’ social changes resulted in international prestige for France. By the end of Louis’ reign, France was a country that all other countries looked up to and French replaced Latin as the common language. The French language and French customs became a symbol for the wealthy and
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- Explains that peter the great, the russian czar, inherited his absolutist power from his brother, ivan v.
- Explains that charles i was the second born son to king james i, who had also reigned under a constitutional monarchy.
- Compares how charles i and peter the great ruled in similar manners. both leaders were adamant on increasing the size of their empires and fought surrounding countries and gained new land.
- Explains that different rulers practice (nearly) opposite forms of government, and both accomplished the better for their empire.
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- Analyzes how russia's social class is stratified and there are more high official roles but more people in poverty. the state of the russian economy was limited to the fact that there was no manufacturing company to provide for the empire.
- Explains that peter believed it was necessary for russians to change their dress, shaving habits, and calendars in order to create relations with europe.
- Analyzes how the edicts provide evidence of opposition or indifference to peter's reforms on the part of his subjects.
- Analyzes how the edicts reveal peter's views of the russian state and its relationship to his subjects.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the palace of versailles supported absolutism during king louis xiv's reign through propaganda and control of the nobility.
- Analyzes how versailles' grandiosity promoted louis xiv's name and made him a prominent subject in the artwork.
- Analyzes the use of propaganda in versailles, including the depiction of louis xiv as handsome and god-like, as well as murals depicting the king's life and actions.
- Analyzes how louis xiv appears as a young king, clad in the breastplate of antiquity, but wigs and is easily identifiable.
- Explains that the murals and artwork of versailles were important to louis' reign because they gave off the impression that louis was very powerful and successful.
- Analyzes how the elaborate scale of the palace and daily life that inevitably was a part of it impressed foreign visitors as well as the people of france, enhancing louis' glory and absolutism.
- Opines that granting access to the state apartments was not an altruistic gesture meant to satisfy the curiosity of the masses. it was a way to promote the monarchy.
- Analyzes how the grandiosity of versailles was meant to endorse louis xiv. the general luxuriousness of the palace was a sign of louis' supremacy not only to france, but to foreign countries as well.
- Explains that versailles supported louis' absolutist reign by controlling the court and nobles. louis was wary of revolt due to "pockets of rebellion" that had been occurring throughout europe.
- Explains that versailles was built big enough for louis' entire court to live there at the same time, saving him from being plotted against by his own court. the migratory court required the members to meet with the king at one location, return home to attend to personal business, and reconvene
- Explains that louis moved the court to the palace of versailles, which also forced the nobility to move there.
- Explains that the lavish nature of versailles unavoidably included several frivolities. the nobility had to spend a great deal of their money to stay in the king's favor.
- Analyzes how the layout of versailles provided louis with the leverage he needed to manage the nobility by occupying their time with social scheming.
- Analyzes how the palace of versailles provided louis with control over the nobilities, which would not have been possible without its size, costly nature and arrangement.
- Explains that the palace of versailles supported king louis xiv's reign of absolutism by promoting him with propaganda and facilitating his control of the nobility.
- Cites barter, james, xavier salmon, and jean-marc mana. the palace of versailles.
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- Describes louis' strength, the fact that he kept everyone in.
- Narrates how charles ii made a stupid decision when he was to die with no kids.
- Explains that louis accepted the offer out of pure greed, but that he was left behind.
- Describes the second thing about louis that made him a good leader was that he had good leadership qualities.
- Opines that mercy was a trait at the time of louis' reign over france.
- Opines that louis's way of doing this was very interesting. louis was above the law.
- Describes the nobles from all over france to come and live with him in versailles.
- Explains that the best part about it was that you could have it. how did he bring down the price?
- Explains that louis worked very hard everyday and put in a good day's work.
- Opines that louis xiv was a good leader because he had mercy on his enemies.
- Analyzes how louis ruled with an iron fist, didn't let anyone mess with france, and had mercy on those who betrayed him, a trait rarely seen in his day and age.
- Explains that he regarded himself as god's deputy in france and would go out of his way to make them suffer.
- Explains that the nobles got all the stuff they wanted and then turned around and took their land, which was kind of a fair trade.
- Explains that louis always had to be moving, which kept him on top of things. he knew what was going on in his life.
- Opines that louis kept a tight leash around france without his approval or input into the matter at hand.
- Opines that louis was a cut above the rest kind of leader. he made some mistakes which showed to the people of france that he was human.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that louis xiv was one of the most popular successful absolute monarchs. he worked to banish feudalism and create a unified state under his absolute power.
- Explains that louis xiv wanted to have control over everything that happened in his country. he centralized the state with district commissioners appointed by the king.
- Explains that louis xiv came to throne at age four, and his mother, anne of austria, became the queen regent and ruled france with the help of chief minister jules mazarin.
- Explains that louis xiv's grandiose dream was not realized without sacrifices nor the everlasting war. the third estate supported both the church and the nobility.
- Concludes that louis xiv used many strategies to become an absolute monarch and prevent anyone from overthrowing the throne.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that louis xiv was one of the most influential monarchs in european history. he transformed france into the dominant powerful european country.
- Analyzes how louis xiv's establishment of absolute monarchy, brutal repressions against huguenots, and the willing to control very single step of the nobility may shake his title.
- Explains that when king louis xiii, whose reign was dominated by his chief minister of state cardinal richelieu, died france was left on the verge of the series of revolts that evolved into civil wars.
- Explains that the frond was a series of civil wars in between 1648 and 1653; its goals were to prevent unlimited monarchy power, but it only encouraged the establishment of absolutism.
- Explains that louis xiv needed to have a better control over nobility to strengthen his position and eliminate the consequences of the fronde.
- Opines that louis xiv did not change the place he chose because it was yet another proof of his absolute power. the expansion of the château was a time and money consuming process, but the final result satisfied him.
- Explains that the nobles were encouraged to move to versailles and did everything to please the king. louis xiv required them to live or attend the court to ensure their loyalty.
- Analyzes how the palace of versailles helped to straighten louis xiv's position brought a problem: incurred heavy expenses, and the king reserved the right to approve very financial decisions.
- Explains that louis xiv's absolute monarchy relied on the church, which advised and supported the king. although the french catholic church was united with the monarch, there were other religions he saw as a danger.
- Explains that jansenism was a threat to the king's authority he had no control over them.
- Explains that louis xiv, who promised that huguenots would still be able to practice their religion, changed his mind. saint maurice commented on the situation: "the protestants are discovering that they no longer have any protectors."
- Explains that all the orders and actions of the king were meant to establish the absolute monarch and his, louis xiv, absolute power over every aspect
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- Explains that the russian tsar peter the great and king frederick ii of prussia were powerful rulers who were influenced by the ideas of the enlightenment.
- Analyzes how peter the great's policy of semi-religious tolerance was based on the enlightenment idea of the individual and human reasoning towards progressivism.
- Compares frederick the great's religious policy with that of lutherans, reformed, jews, and other christian sects.
- Compares the views of peter the great and frederick on religious tolerance. peter was open to the idea of religion tolerance, while frederick was more concerned with the russian orthodox church.
- Analyzes how peter and frederick took their nations from a state near ruin, to very powerful countries that competed as world powers and would have ramifications for centuries.
- Opines that all financial, political, and military matters must flow towards the goal of strengthening the state and the furthering of its power. peter the great had this to offer for the reason of expansion.
- Explains that peter the great's goal of expansion was the development and westernization of a domestic russia, while frederick developed prussia for another reason.
- Concludes that the two rulers i discussed in my essay both made significant advances of all manner that would catapult their states into global powers.
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- Analyzes how the arrogance of the monarchy became apparent with the arrival of king louis xiv the supreme, his court, and the aristocratic nobility.
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- Explains that the palaces of versailles and escorial were built by louis xiv of france and philip ii of spain. the two kings had their differences about their beliefs on how to rule.
- Explains that king louis xiv was a showy and self-absorbed king. his palace was representative of his personality and ideals.
- Compares the escorial and versailles. both palaces were catholic but religion had a bigger role at the palace.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that in the seventeenth century there were different types of leaders in europe. classic monarchial rule was giving way to absolutist rule.
- Analyzes how louis the xiv's actions suggested absolute dictatorship. he withdrew himself from the rich upper class, doing everything secretly, and appointed all of his officials without wanting any power.
- Explains how louis xiv controlled france's economy, regulated the flow of trade, and encouraged skilled workers and craftsmen to immigrate to france.
- Explains how louis xiv built a massive army and revoked the edict of nantes in 1685 to gain power and control.
- Explains that louis xiv led france as an absolute ruler, leading to the increase of absolutism elsewhere. the success in the balance of trade in france led to increased economy.
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- Opines that louis xiv of france was the most powerful ruler in europe. he controlled france's money and had many different ways to get, as well as keep his power.
- Explains that an absolute monarch is a king or queen who has unlimited power and seeks to control all aspects of society. this trend started in the 1600s by european leaders who were rich, and didn't like being told what to do.
- Explains how louis used a few key techniques to gain the power he desired as an absolute monarch, such as taking all of the nobles' power and making them completely under his control.
- Explains that the palace at versailles was bigger than any other palace, more expensive, and better in just about everyway except for being good for its country, france.
- Explains how colbert gave some power away to people who were skilled and loyal. he used mercantilist polcies and the palace at versailles.
- Explains that louis xiv had failures as frances' monarch, but unlike others, he didn't worry about losing power because of it.
- Explains how louis xiv became the greatest absolute monarch in europe, gained land for france, and built versailles. another great achievement was from a military stand point.
- Opines that louis xiv of france was the most powerful and the best example because of his successes, being able to continue his control even after failures, and his ability to use france’s money in any way he wanted.
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In this essay, the author
- Compares the characteristics of the absolutist rule of charles i of england and louis xiv of france.
- Explains how religious wars between huguenots and catholics tore france apart from 1560 to 1590. leaders used the war to make themselves look better.
- Explains that st. bartholomew's day stood for the breakdown of france. henry iv inherited the throne and became catholic so the french population would support him in his efforts.
- Explains that richelieu was determined to destroy the power of nobles and the huguenots, two groups that would not tolerate royal authority. he defeated their armies and destroyed their castles.
- Explains that richelieu picked cardinal jules marazin as his successor. louis xiv inherited the throne and was able to serve as chief minister.
- Explains that louis xiv ruled as an absolute monarch. he was responsible for many elegant buildings in france and especially paris.
- Explains that louis xiv's reign lasted seventy-two years. the sun was associated with apollo, god of peace and arts, and a heavenly body that gave life to all things.
- Explains that louis xiv was not liked among the people of france. he was a patron of peace and the arts.
- Explains louis xiv's strict court and daily rituals were elaborate and for nobles mandatory. the people bowed down, but felt the king no longer belonged to them.
- Explains the formality of the king's morning routine. the queen, children, court officials, and nobles were admitted to his chambers and ate breakfast according to a rigid daily schedule.
- Explains that louis xiv was a huge patron of the arts. he patronized almost all the great writers of his time without enslaving or limiting their inspiration.
- Explains that louis xiv's influence dominated the arts even more than it did writing. he examined the plans of the works, directed the artists, and imposed his taste.
- Explains that the palace of versailles was one of louis xiv's greatest achievements. it took more than thirty years to build this masterpiece, under his direction.
- Explains that versailles was built with huge elegant gardens on all sides. the gardens are laid out in broad avenues lined with trees, shrubbery, and groups of sculpture.
- Describes how louis invaded the spanish netherlands in 1667, gained twelve fortresses in flanders, and isolated the dutch by buying england and swedish neutrality.
- Explains that the dutch aided by spain and austria, staved off french attacks for six years. the treaties signed at nijmegen gave louis the franche-comte region and more forts in flanders.
- Describes how louis sent an army into the rhineland in 1688 to claim the palatinate for his sister-in-law elizabeth charlotte of bavaria. the league of augsburg revealed serious problems in louis's army.
- Explains that louis's success stemmed from his acceptance to the spanish throne on behalf of his grandson, phillip. his armies lost most of the major battles, but won control of spain.
- Explains how henry viii sought the approval of the parliament when he broke away from the roman catholic church. parliament went ahead with the act of supremacy and allowed him to seize monastery lands.
- Explains that elizabeth i used parliament and controlled it to her advantage. her aides expressed her wishes and outlawed certain topics, including her marriage.
- Explains that king james clashed with parliament over money and foreign policy. charles i inherited the throne in 1625. he behaved like an absolute ruler.
- Explains that charles was king of england & wales, scotland and ireland, and claimed authority and a right to be the power. the main power theme was the dispute between the king and parliament.
- Explains that charles wanted to put his own supreme power and authority in place. parliament's ideas on how to govern the nation were different from charles' thoughts.
- Explains that mps, the puritans, believed that they should have more authority and freedom of speech. the king's advisors were hated by almost everybody.
- Explains how charles imprisoned foes for no reason and squeezed the nation of money. parliament forced him to sign the petition of right.
- Describes how charles led troops into the house of commons to arrest its most radical leaders because parliament tried and executed most of charles' chief ministers.
- Describes how charles declared "i am a martyr of the people" and told the executioner he would strike. the execution sent shock waves throughout europe.
- Explains that louis xv was the first monarch to be tried and executed by his own people. the parliamentary forces had sent a clear signal that no ruler could claim absolute power and ignore the rule of law.
- Analyzes how the french king neglected his duties and squandered any hope of a positive tenure.
1583 wordsRead More - Louis XIV and Absolute Monarchismanalytical essayPolitically, Louis was corrupt because of his greed. He fought costly wars--in the high numbers of casualties and monetary encouragement--at the drop of a hat. His country was the most powerful, and was very populous. His armies were large in size at peacetime, and even larger in wartime. Their strength, though, was no match for the failure Louis faced in wars. His wars left France almost bankrupt. He wanted larger borders, went to any extent to get them, but lost all of the three times he tried.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that louis xiv was an absolute monarch and devoted himself to helping france achieve economic, political, and cultural prominence. he created the city of versailles and was a major patron of the arts.
- Explains that louis was the first king to embrace mercantilism as the form of economy. he revoked the edict of nantes, the document that said that huguenots could worship protestantism in peace.
- Explains that louis' cultural goals were a large success. he changed french trends and etiquette, supported art movements and artists, and created the city of versailles.
- Explains that louis was corrupt because of his greed. he fought costly wars at the drop of a hat. his armies were large in peacetime, and even larger in wartime.
- Analyzes how louis xiv was corrupt and tried to get more. his economic and political aspirations failed, while his cultural plans were a huge success.
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