At the end of the Middle Age, feudalism declined. King's Power rose in parts of Europe. These kings became absolute monarchs with great power over the nobles and people.
Louis XIV said," I am the state." He used the sun as his symbol. He led an extravagant life, built the Versailles Palace to show French greatness. He fought expensive wars to expand French territories.
He ignored the Estates General, and controlled his people tightly.
He ignored the Estates General, and controlled his people tightly.