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Louis XIV of France was considered to be the definition of an absolute monarch. Louis XIV was a master of manipulation of rival nobles in France in order to maintain his position of power in France. Your task is to describe how Louis XIV ran his monarchy and his court using one of the following options. All options would accurately describe how the court function and make reference to the idea of Divine Right Monarchy. You may work in groups of no more than 2.

This is not a Biography, but a description of Louis XIV's court

Option A (Max Grade 80): A basic description of how Louis XIV's court operated (1-2 pages length)

Option B (Max Grade 90): A more in depth description of court, told from the point of view of a pair of visitors to Louis XIV's court. This option must me written in Narrative form as if the characters you create are characters in a book, TV Show or Movie

Option C: (Max Grade 100): Same as Option B, but the students must record themselves as a Podcast or Video.

If any of you can help me get started or provide links with good information it would be appreciated
I'm doing option B

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louis held his highest powers more valuable to win their trust. he only gave each section of his empire one vote no matter how many people there were. he kept his friends close and enemies closer. hope this helps!!!!<3
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