Louis XIV: Sun King of France

[@jomaridelapaz3404]

The only thing that went through my mind the entire video was...... How is your arm not getting tired bruh

[@tomrichey]

From holding the tea so long? lol I've learned to give myself a space to set it down in the intervening two years.

[@RachaelMarieNewport]

@@tomrichey your daughter here is so precious

[@Fireoflearning]

Louis XI, Francis I, Henri IV, forgettable? *Doubt*

[@friedrichnietzsche9760]

Didn't expect to see you here!

[@MrHide59]

The lily flower is a symbol of the Virgin Marie, to which the kingdom was devoted, as you show, it wasn't supposed to show virility or whatever else. The number 3 refers to the Trinity, France was seen as a very catholic country at the time (since Saint Louis at least). Great video anyway, even if I'm french, it is always interresting to see good history videos on YT.

[@jesskaii8484]

I'm not fluent in French history nor near a history majors person, but I'm pretty sure King Louis the 14th kept the aristocracy in Versailles because he wanted to keep a watchful eye on them at all times. Other than that I think I'm pretty sure that France had won a war against the Spanish which led him to magnify Versailles.

[@tomrichey]

And you are quite correct regarding Louis' motives for getting the nobles to attend him at Versailles!

[@narreddarr8092]

Jessie Romanov actually, Charles II of Spain, who handed over the Spanish throne - in effect - to French hegemony was a man who suffered from great depression, possibly mainly due to his features, he may also have had a slight hump, but his jaw was so large that he couldn't chew his food properly, had a quite a few maladies and was known to sleep in the crypt amongst his ancestors sometimes as he wished for death. as Charles II died childless, his will and testament basically offered Louis a chance to unite France and Spain, making France an unstoppable power. Louis' first act after hearing of this was to send military aid to the Spanish Netherlands to block the protestant use of maritime trade. Queen Anne of England [ after William's death in 1702] put Marlborough in charge of English forces in europe and, with Prinz Eugen , they defeated a large French and Bavarian force at Blenheim [after a few large battles before then] effectively taking Bavaria out of the war of Spanish succession. i don't believe France had a war with Spain tho it is true to say up until Marlsborough and Pinz Eugen's victories against them, Louis' forces had enjoyed battle successes for so long it came as a terrible shock to lose so many of his vaunted fighting forces in such a short time.

[@harrietharlow9929]

That's correct. To further keep them from plotting, he decided upon and designed the elaborate etiquette at Versailles. Fun fact: in period-correct movies, people are shown scratching at a door rather than knocking (see the movie "Valmont"). It was Louis XVI who instituted this custom because he disliked knocking.

[@mayrodneir7496]

Lol so many comments about the exact same thing... Francois I wasn't forgettable blah blah blah, do people even bother to check whether or not someone has already commented what they want to say? I mean a simple like of someone else's comment would suffice to voice your concurrence. I don't think Tom was saying he wasn't influential or anything, just cracking a joke that you don't need to worry about them GIVEN THE TOPIC IS LOUIS XIV. This is actually true for AP history and many history courses all over the world: if you know about Louis XIV, XV and XVI; the revolution and the wars of religion you pretty well have the ancien regime sorted in most pre-university history courses that cover France, and Tom has actually specifically covered nearly all of these things in detail and with informative context! Cut out all the butt hurt, insults and sense of entitlement: this is an awesome free resource and Tom is a kickass, fun and instructive teacher. If one off the cuff line in an entire video offends you that gosh dang much, you know, you could always get your history info exclusively from a book. Funnily enough you're here though? Isn't that interesting. Are you sure you're not just looking for the first excuse to try to sound smart at the expense of complaining about a good thing? Worst of all are these muppets saying "I am outta here!" as if anyone is going to mourn the departure of their whiny, self-entitled self; good riddance, I say.

[@SannyPrabhakar]

Who would actually read all of this

[@claudiapacheco9890]

Thank you so much! You have taught me just in a few videos things that I could not absorb in the textbook. This makes studying for my AP Euro test a lot less stressful..

[@fcalvaresi]

You never heard about Philip Augustus who put an end to the Angevin Empire ? Saint-Louis (there is even a city named after him in the U.S) who made France the dominant European power ? Philip the Fair who destroyed the Templar knights ? Francis I who initiated French Renaissance and fought against Charles V and Henry VIII ?

[@fcalvaresi]

Proud To Be British Philip was not as good as a military commander than Richard, however he was a better politician. He strengthened a lot his realm and France became the most powerful European power of the thirteenth century mainly thanks to him. Notice also that Philip won the battle of Bouvines, a major battle in Western Europe history, he was far for being bad in battle.

[@fcalvaresi]

Proud To Be British Probably ! I am happy to see you proud of the Frenchmen who ruled your country ;)

[@stormbringer2840]

This slice of paradise This sacred throne of Kings And didn't speak a word of english .

[@sweetcandy937]

thank you!!! the test is tomorrow and this comprehensive yet entertaining review is essential for a five!!!!

[@martialaw566]

Y'know I keep reading all these criticisms on historical accuracy and pronounciation, which is good for clarifying and learning more, but I just want to say thank you for making these videos for someone who just wants to pass Euro class. Especially making sense of the confusing intermarriages and political stuff that gets glossed over in the textbook (which in itself is hard to read). Thank you, and I hope you have a wonderful day.

[@tomrichey]

+Martia con Muttlesput Thank you for these kind words. Some folks forget that it's a written test. Glad I can help you in Euro!

[@gracemathews5956]

Your videos are a lifesaver whenever I have an AP Euro test! Thank you!

[@tomrichey]

+Grace Mathews You're welcome!

[@TheGamebuzzHD]

François 1er was a forgettable king, for a history teacher you suck at it France didn't have weak king Saint Louis, Phillips Auguste, Henri IV, Charlemagne, Louis XIII (no matter Richelieu he still was a great and strong king) and above all François Ier who fought Charle Quint and the entire hasbourgh empire was according not just weak but forgettable...pff What can you expect from Americans whose history is barely 200 years old Mau I remind you that this guy a history teacher and he is not only vulgarising but twisting facts this is a disgrace to the entire historical community

[@PatrickTheFirst]

+Magofire Racist

[@jackparker8602]

Butthurt frog

[@Zhest-yu8rw]

Pathetic child

[@carleymillette9338]

Helped me study for a diagnostic assessment of how Louis XIV was an absolute monarch. Thanks :)

[@wal7599]

Francis I was not a forgettable king, the Chales Quint's rival was very important for politic of France's Renaissance with the modernization of his country and with french-ottoman alliance, Canada colonization or the War of Italy...He is probably with Luis XIV and Henry IV the most important french king (there are'nt Clovis,Charles Martel and Charllemagne because they was franks and kings/emperor of the Franks Kingdom/Holy Roman Empire) PS : Congrulation it's a great video ! (and sorry for my bad english but it's like your french XD)

[@benenuts5202]

+Wal let's not forget St Louis IX and especially his grandfather Philip II Augustus.

[@wal7599]

Jet B I had not understand sorry XD ! So, yes I can imagine that Francis I is forgettable in a lot of other countries school programs , it's normal :D !

[@kylevanderlaan7837]

Philip II was not a forgotten king, oh no he was not indeed. He was a Spanish king who had created the Spanish Armada in which he tried to take over England and although he failed he will be remembered for the Armada.

[@mojojim6458]

Philip II Augustus was a French king. The guy you're talking about was a Spanish king. Different king, different name, different country, different century.

[@crazyjkz]

Wal I was thinking the same thing. Francis I was certainly not a forgettable king, he was a very important king in French history and helped to transform France into a modernized state. He also ushered in the French Renaissance in which art, mathematics, science, poetry, and literature began to flourish in France at an accelerated pace. Also there were other French kings prior to Francis I that were not only strong-willed and very effective but made lasting contributions to the modern French state, a few of them that come to mind are Louis XI, Philip II, Louis IX, Charles V, and Philip IV. Particularly Louis XI, although his personal character was quite questionable, he undeniably made many long-lasting contributions to France and he single-handedly did more than probably any one king had ever done in laying the foundation to the modern French state and removing any remnants of feudalism that still lingered in France during the 1400's. Philip II also did much to strengthen the French monarchy and worked hard to turn France into a powerful & modern kingdom. He also had to overcompensate for many weak & ineffective Capetian French kings that came before him that brought the kingdom to an overall very poor condition.

[@pamtime22]

My gggggg grandparents were some of the French Huguenots that settled in America. I visited Chateau Versailles in 2013. Beautiful place even now.

[@juliam.1669]

I love how up to date these videos are with what we're learning!!! Thank you! It helps so much!

[@TheCatiebrownie]

I'm in college and this is probably for high school students, but you are one of the best teachers I have seen! Thank you for these amazing videos. Your students are lucky! I wish half my teachers had the enthusiasm you do!

[@tomrichey]

Catie Brown Thanks! I actually make these specifically for my AP courses and try to make them useful both to AP students and to college students taking survey courses in history. I'm glad I'm having a little success in the college market!

[@aaronpaul9188]

that "one noble" going up bowing the staircase was Louis II, prince of Conde, also know as "The great Conde" he was a cousin of Louis XIV, and arguably the finest general of his era. he opposed the King during the fronde, and fought for spain, who involved themselves in the war. this is after peace was being made, when Louis, Prince of Conde, asks for and gets the forgiveness of Louis XIV, and is accepted back into his service. he never rebels again and dies on of the great french generals of history.

[@tomrichey]

Good to know, my friend!

[@markgable101]

so if you think about it Napoleon was very like Louis the sun king. A sort of lite version.

[@aaronpaul9188]

Mark Gable not really. Loouis XIV wasnt a general, Napoleon was. Louis's talent was in maximizing resources and building a very effective administration. Napoleon was able to combine these traditions and developments with his own martial brilliance to conquer europe. Louis centralized france, and weakened the nobility, make france the most modern state and strongest monarchy in europe.

[@markgable101]

Aaron Paul​ Why did napoleon crown himself emporer then ? Similar to Hitler power without checks leads to megalomania..... Common people cannot handle power. It's like giving a teenager a powerful sports car. They will kill themselves inevitably. A king is born to rule. He is trained from birth. He knows instinctively duty and service. The British were the first to abolished the monarchy but restored it because what came about was tyranny, corruption and megalomanical. The British introduced constitutional monarchy. France was about to do the same but the agitators where hungry for power and have never been stable since. 

[@aaronpaul9188]

Mark Gable I am not really sure what point you are trying to make. that a constituitonal monarchy is good? well you are correct. i would agree. the british still dont have a constitution so i wouldnt say that they had a constitution before the french did. as much as i dislike him, dont compare napoleon to hitler. its just not a wise thing to do in conversation or discussions. Other than that, i dont know what you are arguing with me about. they have maybe two things in common, they were both absolute monarchs and they both ruled the french. thats about it. Actually, they both reformed the legal code as well. But thats not much to be honest.

[@nightfury5993]

That noble at 6:30 was GRAND CONDE one of my favouriet Frenchh generals with Napoleon!!!

[@qweric4]

I just want to say, im watching this the day before the euro exam and this is really helping me, THANK YOU

[@jeanmamadou9009]

I dont agree when you say that "england was destroying France", because at this period, England was France: the king of England was a vassal of the french king^^

[@tomrichey]

I think the English king would have said differently... At this time, did they not still claim to be the monarchs of France?

[@jeanmamadou9009]

Tom Richey for me they are 😂 Napoleon said "England is a French colony who turned bad"

[@jeanmamadou9009]

Tom Richey and not, its more french who claim that, because English Monarch always had the status of French king vassal;)

[@tomrichey]

Napoleon always had an interesting way of explaining things!

[@jeanmamadou9009]

Tom Richey 😂😂 Like every military genius

[@MrBurritoMisterioso]

François 1er, forgettable ? Still liked the video but that really rustled my jimmies. I agree we had our share of ridiculous kings but I think we also had some pretty solid ones (my "favourite" being Saint Louis).

[@atomas59]

Saint Louis? You must be kiding right, a religious freak, that burn entire village in the name of god. His whole body soak in innocent blood. He shouldn't be called St-Louis, but Insane Louis, what can I say, the mother was a blood thirsty queen, so what do you expected?

[@aaronfrank85]

Holy fuck its Matt Damon's brother!

[@ChocoLickCookies]

when he says Francois i was forgettable, i think he meant in terms of the Ap european course, since we really don't need to know much about him for the test he's "forgettable" these videos he makes are for his ap euro students to review, don't get butthurt.

[@josetorres6392]

True, I got a 3 page paper on louis and absolutism, not all these other rulers

[@yelly11]

SHANGHAI i can't escape Jackson whatever I watch.. cool dp chingu ♡♡

[@ChocoLickCookies]

Jelena thank you, i like your dp too i love dean lol

[@stormbringer2840]

I don't think He is forgettable because he was the direct rival of Charle quint who was at the time the roman emperor .

[@antiochussoter377]

Francis forgettable , who lost in Pavia (1525)?

[@lesliepescod_9918]

thank you so much , this video literally saved my life. Everything I read now makes much more sense. You are AWESOME!

[@timeshift71]

François 1er a forgettable king???? for fuck sake, i'm out...

[@BlunderCity]

At 1:20, the king in the middle is Francois I, one of the most influential kings of France. Forgettable? Really?

[@00gabbs00]

I wish every history teacher was like you! Very engaging video, thank you

[@00gabbs00]

Made me go make a tea at the same time too haha

[@Thomas-oy7fl]

Fleur de Lys is one of the symbol of the Church, that you can find in some church of Roma, in example., and the three FdL on the french coat of arms represents the Trinity.

[@MrLaloule34]

Your video about Louis XIV is really poor, you forget one of the main caracteristic of his life : War. He made numerous wars and won the most part. Under his reign France dominated europe, and Louis XIV was not alone he had famous ministers like Colbert, Vauban and great generals like Turenne. But after all when Louis XIV died,France economy was in a really bad situation and England take the lead of europe after the Spanish succession war. Finaly you if you want to teach something be accurate please.

[@prnkstr]

***** Such professionalism!

[@antiacademicantithesis9014]

Louis Boujol He made a video about Louis XlV’s wars. If you want to criticize someone, please know what you’re talking about.

[@jeffreybot9912]

@@antiacademicantithesis9014 That video made years after his comment

[@mikenight_1372]

This guy is a grade saver

[@eldudo63]

François the 1st, forgettable? The dude that made French the official language, waged war all across Europe therefore protecting the borders of France against Charles Quint, the King of the French Renaissance ... Lord, gave us a break!

[@jordanspencers35]

François Jurie he’s “forgettable” in the sense that AP European History students do not need to know him for the test. This video is made as a review for the AP European History exam.

[@exchantedreams]

Your French made me laugh out loud! But it was a really engaging video! I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[@tomrichey]

+exchantedreams Yeah my French sucks! lol

[@meteoritelight]

Gonna show this to my students this afternoon. Hopefully they enjoy your accent as much as I do...

[@ryanstoffko5195]

You get one opportunity Mr. Richey.... so far..... excellent!

[@leslienewme7693]

You lost me when you started degrading the fleur de lis.

[@haleffect9011]

Francois 1st forgettable? riiiiiiight Henry IV possibly more useful than Louis XIV? Charles V? Louis IX? They had bad kings and good kings. France was pretty damn powerful for all of the history of europe post Rome

[@altandemei2644]

Il ne faut jamais oublier que le succès attire la jalousie, les rosbeefs ont toujours été vert de pas avoir réussit a détruire la France et au vu de l'histoire récente ils ont encore du mal a digérer le fait qu'ils aient été obligé de s'allier a nous

[@DeepCoverAka187]

Surtout que aujourd'hui, l'armée française est reconnu comme la meilleur d'Europe (si on compte pas la russie, et encore l'armée russe est nombreuse mais différente niveaux technologique et entrainement des soldats). Après c'est chacun sont avis, certain te dirons que c'est l'allemande , l'anglaise ou meme l'italienne la meilleur d'europe, mais c'est de loin la France la plus présente au combats

[@lionelhutz5137]

If any single country could be called the hegemonic power of Europe since the Romans, it's definitely France. The French are the very definition of splendour, might and elegance.

[@oussematrabelsi9429]

By forgettable , he means forgettable in the american European history course

[@olsenhc7857]

We are gonna learn about the sun king at school tomorrow.

[@Suite_annamite]

@0:33: If anybody, *it's the British who had a tradition of "weak kings".* *Every French king* - whether he was competent or not - *was an autocrat on his own right:* while *every British king was a forgettable pushover and easy to confuse with another.*

[@cloverhal2284]

And for all those people saying we shouldn’t complain many statements in this video are just plainly wrong, history is open to interpretation but there are some hard facts you can’t just gloss over just because « it’s not in my exam »

[@aaronpaul9188]

Early capetians were weak, but all kings in europe were weak at the time. Philip II augustus, was an extremely strong king, as was his grandson St Louis IX. His grandson, Phillip IV, was yet another strong king, the most powerful in europe, who captured the papacy and destroyed the knights templars. the valois dynasty wasnt a great period, but Charles V was a good king who drove out the english. your weak Charles VII had an insane father, and was handicapped until his coronation at reims. he was the first monarch in european history to have a permanent standing army, and the first to use artillery effectively on the battlefield. of those that you had on the board: Louis XII was a good administrator with great legal reform and improved administration. Francois I led the Renascence in france, leading to new styles of art, architecture, as well as great improvements to french academics and the french language. he is also the reason that the swiss are neutral today. thats how badly he beat them. Louis XIV's grandfather was also an amazing king, Henri IV brought back peace, stability, and prosperity after the wars of religion. Louis XIV had a strong foundation to build on because of these "weak kings". and the fleur de lis is THE symbol for royalty and majesty because of france and her kings.

[@narreddarr8092]

Aaron Paul the lilly is often considered the symbol of good[great] fortune.

[@europeanbourgeois8223]

The Fleur De Lis is used all over Europe and it’s hardly a symbol of majesty when the kings ended up with their heads on the chopping block and Napoleon adopting the honey bee. The three lions, that’s a symbol of majesty...lasted to this very day and the there’s a a commonwealth of 2.3 billion people world wide that are in theory, subjects to the symbol.

[@cristineambas4143]

I love the discussion, it makes the lesson easier thank you, Sir!

[@fasdfwgfgsdfg]

Louis sounds like a gambling man, pick of the litter and totally awesome fashion sense

[@BrianCaramore]

gosh your daughter is adorable

[@tomrichey]

IKR?

[@ZombieBehindMe]

tom u are awesome i can't belive u can make history fun ;)

[@ZombieBehindMe]

***** yeah u where right this rap is even more fun i hope u have good future in youtube ;)

[@ZombieBehindMe]

nice work :)

[@mir5804]

You did slaughter the french. But I've been passing my interrogers these days so you're forgiven by this great nation.

[@tomrichey]

Well, thank you so much! Aren't you from Canada or am I mistaking you for someone else?

[@mir5804]

You'd be absolutely correct. Great province of Edmonton now haha. I feel like you Americans explain history better!

[@Mel-mn8os]

Addison + Edmonton is not a province its the city inside the province of Alberta...

[@shaquebrazil7503]

''great'' - lol

[@jonathanstempleton7864]

2021 and I'm catching up on all your videos 🙂

[@Rachegotter]

If this is the cream of the crop of history teaching in the US, no wonder our kids are so lame.

[@tomrichey]

Thank you, sir! May I have another?

[@RogerKlauser]

Thanks Tom, you daaa man. I have my history final in an hour and your video helped.

[@tracyharman2659]

Tom NEVER ages!!!

[@christineowens6829]

You stated that you use these for your AP students. I don't see why you could not make these available to your other students.

[@taylorherrington6961]

Your video have helped me so much with my history project on Louis XIV Thank You!

[@prnkstr]

I'm sorry, but ragging on the French Monarchy about having a "flower" for their crest is just irrelevant. It's an old symbol that have been around for a long time and your critique is on par with criticizing the cross of Christianity for being "two sticks across...whoo". The flower was not really perceived as symbol for peace before the Hippies came around. You present an extremely skewed and biased opinion of history, which is sad, as it will taint the viewpoint of your students grasp on history.

[@stephg3381]

and the one hundread year war isn't a war betwen the little england vs france but a war between two familly ( french)

[@TheRaistlinMage]

richard perry If this is meant to prepare students for an exam that may change there lives then it is well enough to stick to facts.

[@nexxan85]

***** Well Tom, would you call Henry VIII of England a weak king as well. His familys (the Tudors) weapon was a rose. And even though it's not the monarchs sigil (which is the lion) which stems from the weapon of the plantagenets. But in your own logic it would weaken him then? And about you raving about the clothing of previous french kings - well...that was high fashion in Europe in the 15th century and hence worn by all kings of Europe at that time...weak and strong. I like your try to make history fun and inspiering...all though would be great if you don't teach your students incorrect information. Otherwise ok lecture I think.

[@haydenowens4627]

He is just making it interesting. I think people can separate that from what really happened.

[@diona5370]

History is boring . A neutral history teacher is also boring. Why can't he just teach history in a fun way which he was doing? Stop hating and get off his channel

[@karinagencheva6459]

very clear, very right to the point, very entertaining videos, I watch them before every History test!

[@darthradious7011]

Francis I. was in no way a weak king.

[@tomrichey]

+Radoslav Yordanov I hear that a lot, but in comparison with Louis XIV, who can measure up???

[@darthradious7011]

=)

[@darthradious7011]

Tom Richey Well, you may be right about that, but don't underestimate Francis' role in France's political development during the first half of the 16th century. He actually initiated the French Renaissance and was a key figure in the standartization of the French language. Just like Louis he didn't like the prostestants very much, but at least secured his supremacy in the Gallican church in a legal way (Concordat of Bologna). In short - Louis XIV. was cool and (without a doubt) the most popular and influential French king of all time... BUT if it wasn't for his great predecessors like Francis I., France wouldn't have become the all powerful country in Europe during the 17th century. That's in fact the job of every new generation - to surpass the achievements of the old ones ;) BTW I am a big fan of yours and I really enjoy your videos. In fact - I learned a lot from them and some of them helped to understand some of my lectures in the university. So keep up the good work and wish you all the best. With best regards from Bulgaria :D

[@BlunderCity]

+Tom Richey _"but in comparison with Louis XIV, who can measure up???"_ But you did refer to him as an "idiot" which he was anything but.

[@TheOfficialMaxBase]

Tom Richey, i love so much how you replied to that Mrlaloule guy. "Swerve"

[@josielandry2615]

very helpful. Im doing a final tomorrow about all the rulers you mentioned. thanks.

[@jrod4658]

"The prince (king) is not regarded as a private person; he is a public personage, all the state is in him; the will of all the people is included in his. As all perfection and all strength are united in God, so all the power of individuals is united in (his) person." Who said that?/\ |

[@ucheokoroafor8273]

Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet - French bishop to Louis XIV

[@livefreeNH603]

This video had a lot of potential! You definitely know your stuff, but your inability to pronounce basic French names, continuous insults to French culture, and slight British take on history.....discredits your video.

[@tomrichey]

timfmr Well, I'm glad it was at least tolerable enough for you to make it all the way through it!

[@htoodoh5770]

Nikhil Sierros ok

[@lilejovanovska6052]

Your daughter is so cute!

[@joekerr9197]

Actually the coat of arms French kings used is very fit for a king, especially for a Christian/Catholic king. The Fleur-de-lys represent the Jesus' mother, "Blessed Virgin" Mary. Originally the coat of arms was "Azure, seme de fleur-de-lys Or" i.e. blue shield strewn with golden lilies or "fleurs". It was reduced to three fleurs ca.1380 (a bit earlier) in honor of "The Holy Trinity". French kings in fact often proclaimed themselves as "Defenders of the Faith". This fact alone was also one of the contributing factors in creation of the Anglican Church as well (Henry VIII's spouse "issues" being the major one ofc) since the English king was extremely jealous at the then reigning King of France, Francis I who was his "arch-nemesis" of sort. Oh and forgot to add...the painting you mentioned actually shows the arrival of Louis "le Grand Conde". He was actually his close cousin and represented the Conde branch of the Bourbon branch (Bourbon's being the branch of the original Capetians) itself...the line was known as prominent Huguenot nobles at that time. The painting marks Grand Conde's arrival back to French court at Versailles after his exile following his participation in the "Fronde" revolt. Interesting to note here is that the great staircase featured in the painting (called the "Ambassador Staircase") was actually demolished in 1752 by Louis XIV's son, Louis XV.

[@briteness]

Thank you for this concise explanation of the Sun King. 🌞 Honestly, he stood up for good principles, although his creating the long-term revenue problems for the state which you say eventually led to the catastrophic French Revolution is a pretty serious negative element of his legacy.

[@TheDano1947]

That looks more like a mug shot. Now turn to your left.

[@Two_lights867]

Some people took this guy's opinion on French kings personally. But how is king Louis XIV forgotten when he is the absolute symbol of absolutism? I think he is the main figure in the Baroque period.

[@taylorherrington6961]

Can you make another lecture on his wars

[@areuokay4984]

4:48 sometimes I scare myself with the power of knowledge that I have gained

[@areuokay4984]

I’m scared of myself but I should not be for I am human and should only fear god

[@ThePistache57]

Dude as a french guy I have to say that's the coolest vid I've never seen about Louis XIV!!!

[@luiscorzo8434]

Whoa!! Its matt damon lecturing about history!

[@tomrichey]

LOL

[@stefanradulovic8317]

You say you have a video of Louis' XIV wars. Do you? I can't find it and really want to watch it.

[@kotoneperez8582]

Louis' mother at his play like "you're doing amazing sweetie!"

[@johnnotrealname8168]

Louis XIV's mother was a bit harsher than that.

[@charlesvonhabsburg3107]

I knew one of the forgettable kings of France he said he didn't know. The middle one is Francis II.

[@tomrichey]

*HIGH FIVE*

[@emyagomez3039]

I have a global mid-term tomorrow... lemme just learn everything in one night

[@Smokez007]

same lmfao

[@narakukagiwaki904]

I'm sorry to ask but where is your soverign rights for Kings video? I would like to watch it

[@popydev]

François the first in the forgettable kings ? Seriously ?

[@josefalc29]

He was the best friend of Leonard da Vinci who came living in his castle until death, Mona Lisa was a gift to the king. That's why it's French. And he fought a lot, he is not forgettable!

[@christiancristof491]

*that's why it's in France.

[@Duke_of_Lorraine]

Charles VII only used Joan as a mascot, and overall was a good king. If you want a funny weak king, look at his father : Charles VI, the Mad King. Was set afire in a ball (he survived... sadly for the country), thought his bones were glass, and give the inheritance of his kingdom to an english baby instead of his son. That's how the English took half of the kingdom.

[@erwannleligerien3771]

The best French monarchs were Clovis, Charlemagne, Philippe II (alias Philippe Auguste), Louis IX (alias Saint Louis), Napoléon the first and Napoléon III. The Bourbons have destroyed their kingdom because their megalomania.

[@ayami123]

actually Louix XIV is a very nationalistic person and Competent person too. but he just forgot that, he had a void to fill. he had ambitions. but he's sons doesn't have one. why? they had everything they need given to them. Louis XIV work very hard to attain what he got. the rest don't know how to handle it. Louis XV got lucky because he got Madam de Pompadour if not. France will fall much faster. Look at Louix XVI, amatuer guy, with a closed rich house wife queen. look at what it turn out.

[@AdderallPopsicle]

Im so glad i found this omg i dont have time to read over all my notes and textbook

[@tomrichey]

AdderallPopsicle Glad I could save you some time! haha

[@jakesmith7153]

Merci pour la vidéo. j’espère que ça va m'aider pour mon examen demain.

[@heliedecastanet1882]

Actually, Louis XIV never said "L' État, c'est moi".

[@xavierperez9980]

Louise XIII was an important king, you forget he essentially started what his son would finish when he turned Versailles into his seat of power. By this I mean you need to go all the way back to just a year after louise XIII overthrew his mother in 1617 to the year 1618 and the outbreak of the 30 years war. By fighting against the Holy Roman Empire he would make a gunshot heard around the world up to the present day. He for the first time made a clear distinction between Faith and statecraft which which would ultimately culminate to just a few years after his death into his sons reign in 1648 with the peace of Westphalia which established the principles of what we today think of as not only nation states but of the rights of nations.So in short louise XIII laid the foundations in war of what his son would finish in "peace" the nation state with a strong unitary centralized government and a strong executive at the helm. I put peace in " since as you know I'm sure louise XIV was not a peaceful man, sighting the 3 major European wars he fought in his reign, the militarization of France and by his own admission on his deathbed when he gave advice to not follow his example and to be a peaceful king to his great grandson and successor young 5 year old louise XV. I digress, so the point is louise XIII was an important king. Think of how it would have been if he sided with the emperor and fought on his side and Rome. Perhaps another 100 years or more of religious wars, in which case we would just now in the 21st centuries be thinking of republic's because we had a century or more delay for enlightenment ideas to come because we would have been to busy fighting over a invisible being in the sky. You get my point.

[@3104Angel]

I enjoyed watching some videos you made. I had to do a research paper and a couple of your lectures helped a lot! I ask if you could please make a video about Machiavelli's thought of government in The Prince compared to 16th and 17th century European government. That's what my paper was on and I was a little confused about it. Could you please explain some basics? I would appreciate it!

[@3104Angel]

+Hope By the 16th and 17th century government I guess I'm meaning absolutism.

[@tomrichey]

+Hope I have a video on Machiavelli already. Lots on Absolutism. The rest is up to you. Good luck with your assignment!

[@salesedlar]

Thank you for your videos Tom!

[@nicolasdaumain8039]

Wow, you english are so "hatters" about us french, come on, just be fair play

[@purplepoppyz]

Nicolas Riviera He is American not English.

[@nicolasdaumain8039]

purplepoppyz ahah kind of thankless. He forgot that USA are independant coz of french helps........

[@tomrichey]

And France wouldn't be strong enough to help us if it had not been for Louis XIV. Frenchies need to focus on how much I'm building up Louis rather than on my introductory remarks. Louis changed France and put it on the map. I am only accentuating this achievement!

[@Sievell]

Tom Richey "A tradition of weak kings". Yeah sure, from Clovis to Charlemagne; Philippe II August, Saint Louis, Phillippe The Fair, Louis XI, François Ier, Henry IV? You don't even know what you are talking about. Louis XIV didn't put France on the map. Just for the record, the King of England was the vassal of Saint Louis in the XIIIth century. And his father Louis VIII and his grandfather Philippe II kicked the asses of England and the Holy Roman Empire at the same time in two parts of the country. France has been the dominant power in Europe more time than any other european country. Plus saying that the rule of Louis XIII was unsignificant shows clearly that you have no clue about what you are talking about. About Gallicanism and the power of Church in France, remember that under the rule of Philippe the Fair, Guillaume de Nogaret was sent to the Vatican after a conflict between the Pope and the King and punched him in the face with an iron plated gauntlet (it took five days to the poor guy to die in agony), so sovereignty of France towards the Pope was already written in blood. All in all, you are saying one nonsense after the other pal.

[@VintageRose75]

+Sievel IYF I, too, did not appreciate his flippant attitude at the beginning towards France...especially over-generalizing French royalty, and basically stating they didn't accomplish much of anything. I am an avid genealogist, and I have French, German, Scottish and English royalty in my blood, and just in slightly skimming my French royal ancestors, I have found they did more conquer amd establish more than the rest of my royal ancestors combined. And, seriously...the tea?! I guess it is suppose to make you look more "professor-y". Sorry...not impressed.

[@TheDano1947]

Thanks for the lecture Jethro.

[@annelijonssonannelijonsson]

he had a life thats for sure and a home

[@tomrichey]

And quite a house it was!

[@annelijonssonannelijonsson]

Tom Richey im not so good in this but i mean the house its so delightful and theres a lot of this old houses that are and what can you say if it wasn't for the class politics it would be great if we all could have a simular house but not so big but same standard maybe wish you could choose this standard today instead of this houses they build for the masses and also better clothes and better love life i mean ballet dancers and militaries together with the rest is enjoying better sexlife what can you say if you can't beat them join them. this is hard to explain i can't say that they had better houses at that time but i mean the trend was to do extraordinary things in this area so it was a good area today it has been a good wifi or other time so to choose a thing from this time and some from the old times and pick together a good standard is not that bad but still its only for the rich to choose and have a good life and live good. there level is on such a high level and it is so far away from the poor and has always been. just look they can do what they want to do companies, run countries, design their big houses and a lot or things that we can never do. theres a standard in life thats is what the mankind can become and we are not really humans living like a joke compares to the real people that are real humans and keeping up with their muscles, brains and abilities that we naturally are born to do and use and live fully our lifes. the house is beautiful and wow what a life love dancing beauty and silk and nice clothes and upperclass life before this environment become destroyed and all the beauty what was naturally in the old days. he was a man and have more freedom than the women. he had a big life and a big house and loads of friends. i have no words for how horrible the poverty trap is still today and how rich they are and have been they surely laughing at us small people.

[@annelijonssonannelijonsson]

***** louis xiv . of course it was heavy times yesterday as it is today but yesterday the lovely situation of coming their and get the naturally feeling of here put this down here and get this new builder thing that they could do in the old days at least he got it better than the new builders that settled down and got into direct conflict with the indians in us. so here he coming and his got a feeling here is where its going to be built and he get help to fix it and it got good quality. today theres not time to do this long term quality things and continue to develop it in this way people dont live like that . i cant explain it for sure its hard to explain but its precious way of work and live and not common today. about his heaviness he was a leo as his star sign virgo 5 september 1638 and they are pedantic so i guess he was the right person to do this. louis xv was a aquarious 15 feb 1710 and then louis xvi was a leo 23 aug 1754. the leo are of course like to live large so i guess thats why they reacted the jacobines but its not right in a way but also right in another way.

[@BRKNxRLY]

I may be a 10th grade student but I noticed the phrase, "and when you think of a lily flower. You have to think is that really fit for a king." I find this kind of offensive on behalf on some rulers of history, such as Emperor Shomu and the Japanese symbol being a Chrysanthemum, or more specifically the rose which was commonly used by a number or British kings and queens, etc. I apologize if you find this as annoyance or completely irrelevant.

[@tomrichey]

Not an annoyance, at all! I appreciate your engagement. No doubt various flowers have worked well for some kings - it’s just that the Sun King needed something a bit more imposing.

[@luisvasquez812]

Teaching your kid the dynamics of power. Now that's cute lmaooooo.

[@X1GenKaneShiroX]

I remembered that during his reign, that big Louisiana territory was gained for France.

[@TAKEmeTOtheMORGUE]

France had the Lys, but remember UK still have the Rose which is also a flower. It meant to be elegant, not fearfull. French managed to make the Lys the symbol of power. ;)

[@maxwellcooper2]

Weren't various houses of English royals also symbolized by flowers? E.g., the house of the red rose, the house of the white rose? (Richard II, Richard III, etc.?) Your point seems quite off the mark and misguided.

[@noahc98]

Mr. Richey, could you clarify this for me? "One King, One Law, One Faith" was Louis XIV's motto, but Isabella of Castile said it, correct? Thanks!

[@tomrichey]

It doesn't really matter who said it - it matters more that Louis made it his policy goal.

[@oussematrabelsi9429]

he meant it doesn't matter for the exam you idiot . The exam won't ask you who said it.

[@thatspookyfeeling]

Your channel rocks/love your style, just great, you have a talent and trust me teaching is definitely a talent! I used to live in SC and my Russian husband so loves Southern cooking! Morticia

[@tomrichey]

Thank you very much for the kind words! And yes, our Southern food is pretty amazing.

[@blindbookworm8019]

I recently read a book about him and the relationship between him and the women in his life. I even got to review it on my channel.

[@nicolas314]

English destroyed French during HYW ? Are you serious ?? Omg you have to learn how the English have Been swept during this war ! Castillon battle good bye england

[@seinine]

Castillon is but the killing blow, the decisive battle was Patay. Here the english nobles lost confidence in a possible rally from french nobles from the south and were again divided in the course of the war AND they lost most of they battle hardened archers from the previous war, many of the archers killed were men who did fought during Azincourt battle, this loss is critical for it is not replaceable.

[@stormbringer2840]

Shaque Brazil You do realize that the Hundred year wars was between two french family ? "but failed to ever end the British Empire. The British virtually ended French power." Both of them are no longer empire . To this day both are quite equal in power . Anyway the three dominant power actually are USA , Russia and China ( india too but a little less ). Britain and France are just after but are no longer relevant as game changer none of the two are superior to the other .

[@b_de_silva]

Agincourt, Caen, Paris, Bruges france lost more men and more battles during the HYW

[@gringologie9302]

@@b_de_silva hyw was agevin empire who ruled england (from angers, france) agaisnt french monarchh. Both victory and defeat are french. Ciao

[@titanicnotebook6599]

It should be pointed out that Louis the 14th was entirely in the control of the Jesuits. He had committed adultery with his daughter in law, and his confessor (who was a Jesuit) told him that he had reverse the edict of Nantes to "make up" for his sin. That was the real reason why the slaughtering of the hugonots took place. Also those hugonots were a major driving force in the French economy. So Louis killed them, that really was a major in the decline of the French economy which lead to the French revolution. But also, the French Revolution wasn't so.much about peasants having enough, the Louis the 16th had kicked the Jesuits out of his country, and the Jesuits as insidious as they are, used the French Revolution to overthrow the monarch, and Napoleon to get revenge on all the Kings who had expelled them, Spain, Portugal etc. And then some say the that the battle of Waterloo was deliberately lost by Napoleon because the French troops were highly nationalistic, and they needed to eliminate any opposition when they reinstated Louis the 18th, who readmitted the Jesuits back in france. Get a book called Vatican Assassins by Eric Jon Phelps

[@patrickvonjanicke658]

i like your style

[@tomrichey]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching these videos!

[@parthiancapitalist2733]

Down with the kings of France! VIVE L'EMPEREUR!

[@AussieDew01]

The symbol of the Tudor family was a Rose, it was normal for monarchs to use a flower.

[@roblyndon5267]

Have you done any videos on the English Revolution, Tom?

[@CristinaDias7]

The painting of the 3 richelieu was comum at the time. Check the painting of Charles I by Van Eyck, 7 years early.

[@nimboon-ampol1509]

love you lecture!!...here feed back from Thailand :)

[@tomrichey]

Nim Boon-ampol Thank you so much! I love my international audience!