over-romanticised portrayals or the simple blurring of facts and fiction over time. Therefore‚ in the endeavour to gain a rigorous understanding of Louis XIV’s absolutist reign in France‚ the memoirs of the Duc de Saint-Simon provides a unique account of the Sun King’s tenure‚ one from a detractor’s perspective. His memoirs present an honest and stripped-down account of Louis’ court that does away with romantic fiction and exposes its imperfect rawness. This essay aims to assess the strengths‚ weaknesses and
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“In a little while it will be all over. We may fail. But the rights for which we contend will not die.” – Louis Riel‚ May 6‚ 1885 The Métis are often overlooked when discussing the Confederation of Canada. In particular‚ Louis Riel was a critical leader of the Métis that strived to sustain the Métis way of life‚ and eventually led Manitoba into enter Confederation. For this reason‚ Louis Riel should most definitely be remembered as a “Father of Confederation” that strived for peaceful negotiations
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Charles Darnay and Louis XVI‚ at first glance‚ to be very different people. In fact‚ they are very similar in lifestyle‚ social class‚ and personality. While one was the right person at the wrong time one was a remorseful person born to unfortunate family. However unlike Darnay. Louis was very indecisiveness and lacked confidence which is essential to rule a country. Charles Darnay‚ born Charles Evremonde‚ was born into the upper-class alongside his uncle Marquis Evremonde. Unlike his nephew‚ the
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Queen Elizabeth and King Louis XIV. Queen Elizabeth I was regin England from November 17‚1558 through March 23‚ 1603 her death. King Louis XIV reign France from 14 May 1643 to his death 1 September 1715. He reign much longer than Queen Elizabeth but they both had different styles in ruling over this country. They did however believe they got their strength and power from God. God was leading them to the right path for their country. Elizabeth I was Protestant while King Louis XIV was Catholic and they
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1780s to 1790s France was in total chaos. France was ruled by the Bourbon family King Louis XVI from 1754 to 1793‚ it was an absolute monarch and they had absolute power and did not share it with a legislature. The situation was already bad before Louis XVI began his reign‚ but situation got worse. In the end‚ there was a revolution in France and a vast amount changes to the society and the government of France. Louis XVI himself was executed and killed; while France was established as a democratic country
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The Aspect of Sound in Meet Me In St. Louis In 1904 Eugene Lauste successfully recorded sound onto a piece of photographic film. This invention was known as a "Sound Grate" the results where still far to crude to be used to public display. The cameras used to film "The Talkies" as they where known‚ had to be kept in enormous soundproof casing. This immediately hindered directors creativity and made movies such as Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) much more rigid. Because of the fascination with
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“It is with regret that I pronounce the fatal truth: Louis ought to perish rather than a hundred thousand virtuous citizens: Louis must die that the country may live.” (Robespierre) With Louis XI in power the people of France will perish and Robespierre’s solution to this is to put an end to his life. Louis was a weak king and was easily persuaded by the last person he talked to. His rule caused great suffering in France and was completely oblivious to it. The commoners had no power what so ever
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Louis Riel Lana Forsberg 11172571 Native Studies 107 Swapna Padmana November 19‚ 2014 Louis Riel is one of the most influential citizens in not only Metis history but also in Canadian history. Riel’s story shows society that life is a battle of controversy when trying to gain the rights and freedom that you are deserved. Although Louis has inspired a lot of people‚ he has also caused a lot of hatred and pain because of his actions. Many people consider him to be a hero but
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Louis XVII came to the throne in 1814 as the rightful heir. After the defeat of Napoleon there were two possible branches of the Bourbon family. The elder branch‚ which was Louis XVIII (brother to guillotined Louis XVII) and the younger branch‚ which was Louis Phillippe‚ duc d’Orleons. It was left to the allies to choose who should rule‚ and they did not want France to be a republic. However Europe could no establish who should be the new ruler of France. They therefore decided to let France choose
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During a personal 54-year reign‚ Louis XIV was able to bring to France immense prestige within Europe. Despite wars and financial crises‚ it has always sought to protect and expand his kingdom‚ economically‚ geographically and culturally. The "Sun King"‚ absolute monarch‚ remembered as a brilliant leader for France‚ as evidenced by the magnificent Palace of Versailles. Louis XIV was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye in 1638. His parents‚ Louis XIII and Anne of Austria‚ were desperate and waited the
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