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Louis’s Rivals: William III Of Orange

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

Unlike Leopold I, William III of England might be called more an ideological than a political opponent of Louis XIV, no matter his participation in various anti-French campaigns. In the frames of an eternal French-English confrontation, it was a rather … Continue reading →

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Samhain at the French Court

Posted on October 26, 2018 by

The Eve of Samhain or Samain, as the French name it, calls to ponder upon its celebrating at Louis XIV’s Court. The Celtic traditions were strong yet at that historical period, so we might suppose that the Court also took … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV as He is: a Great Father

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

Indeed, Esteemed Readers! It might seem strange to many post-Revolution historians, but even Louis XIV had children…and was the best father in the world for all of them. A strange thing is that there are few evidences about that. People … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV as He is: A Real Friend

Posted on October 9, 2018 by

It is great to have real friends. But it’s greater to have a king as a real friend. And it is the greatest thing to have Louis XIV as one. 🙂 Indeed, His Majesty was that sort of friend. I … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles VI:

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers! Here is a new curious riddle for your entertainment! As always, it is allegoric, so use your mind and creativity to guess it out. Good luck! I’m a Fatal Minister of a blind Goddess to whom everybody pays … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV as He is: The Just Monarch

Posted on September 26, 2018 by

Although the title “The Just” belongs to Louis XIII, we can’t help mentioning it regarding his son, Louis XIV, as any great king must be just. During his reign Louis faced plenty of challenging events and situations, which demanded balanced … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV as He is: Sense of Humour

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

  His Majesty’s sense of humour was famous all over France, but not so much among the Habsburgs, his main opponents, as I judge based on my own historical research. It means not only in Louis’s appreciation of staging comedies … Continue reading →

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