Discusses the life of King Louis XIV of France. Examines his lavish spending and describes why he is the model that future rulers looked to for example Fredrick the Great and Napoleon. Explores how he reshaped France and the rest of Europe as well.

Martin Luther, Louis XIV and Bartolome de Las Casas were great men of their time. While their notariety differed, they each displayed leadership skills and qualities that had profound effects on history.

Essay discusses the validity of this statement: "Louis XIV's chief asset as a political leader was his ability to defuse class tensions in France".

Discusses the reign of French King Louis XIV, also called the Sun King. Includes information on his government, the building of Versailles, and his economic downfall.

Examines the reign of French King Louis XIV. References the works of writers Saint-Simon, Voltaire, and Pierre Goubert. Describes Louis' leadership qualities and the economic fources leading to his downfall.

An explanation of the French nobility's never-ending involvement in ceremony and ritual at the palace of King Louis XIV. Such "domestication" enabled Louis confirmed the nobility's submission to him and thus to enhance his absolute authority as monarch.