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This 6 page paper examines this king's reign in France as well as his contributions. Many subjects are broached. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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was seen as integral to the development of arts in France, something that would seemingly influence the world. Yet, while the Enlightenment would see a turn away from religion
and toward scientific and philosophical thought, Louis XIV was not liberal. He clung to his Catholic teachings. In fact, he had launched an attack on sin during his reign (Riley,
2001). Louis was actually the first French King to take on the concept of sin and try to eradicate it (Riley, 2001). This is ironic as down the road, his
heir and Marie Antoinette would live frivolously in Frances estates. Also, Louis XIV had many out of wedlock children and was criticized by some peasants as being unfair. In respect
to his campaign against sin, Louis himself would investigate incidents in Paris and send troops to assure that sin did not take place (Riley, 2001). Yet, sin would encompass many
things. Riley (2001) writes: "For Louis XIV and his policies both corruption of the flesh and corruption of the soul were police matters" (p.2). Louis XIV was a King who
embraced the Enlightenment to an extent, but would also try to create a moral country. He was obsessed with getting rid of sinful behavior. This was loosely based on religion
as he understood it (Riley, 2001). It should be noted that his mother, Anne of Austria, did put the fear of God into him, particularly as it concerns moral crimes
committed ("Louis XIV - The Sun King," 2008). It may be the case that, like politicians today, Louis believed that if he could legislate morality, he himself would be absolved
of his sinful nature. It is rather curious that France was both enlightened and worried about the details of modern life. Could France flourish in the arts and be picky
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