How did/didn't he suppress the Priveledged bodies of the time?
Were there any personal failiures? - For example his need to gain glory through war? did his war spending leave too much debt for the monarchs following him?Can Louis XIV be, in any way, blamed for the financial crisis of the French monarchy in the 17th Century?
Yes, King Louis XIV's wars and his building programs, like his magnificant palace at Versailles put France in debt. King Louis XV inherited an empty treasury. Even more than Louis XIV he was dedicated to a life of pleasure. King Louis XV also had France involved in several expensive European wars. France went further into debt with the Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence. The French Revolution begins with a financial crises in 1789 when the French government is bankrupt and King Louis XVI is forced to call a meeting of the Estates General, France's parliament.
To answer the other part of the question about King Louis XIV. Yes he was concerned with personal glory through war. He and his court lived in luxury with little concern for the common people. To prevent uprisings among his nobles he made them live at Versailles and serve him personally. So I would say that he was indirectly responsible for the French Revolution. I hope that this has been a help to you.Can Louis XIV be, in any way, blamed for the financial crisis of the French monarchy in the 17th Century?
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Can Louis XIV be, in any way, blamed for the financial crisis of the French monarchy in the 17th Century?Yes!!!
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