Author:
Beik, William, 1941-
Imprint:Boston : Bedford/St. Martin's, c2000.
Descriptionxv, 247 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Note:Part One: Introduction: Louis XIV and French absolutism -- Part Two: The documents [grouped under the following headings]: -- 1. Confronting French society during the Fronde -- 2. The King and the aristocrats at court -- 3. Managing France -- 4. Reforming the provinces: the grands jours d'Auvergne -- 5. Reforming the provinces: interaction with Burgundy -- 6. Social unrest: the revolts of 1675 -- 7. Absolutism and the churches -- 8. The king and his image. -- Part Three: Conclusion -- Appendices: -- A Louis XIV chronology (1638-1715) -- Questions for consideration -- Selected Bibliography.
Bibliography Note:"Selected bibliography" : pp. 229-234.
