French King Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, is one of the most famous monarchs in French history. He built Versailles, contributed to the development of culture and art, reorganized the government, and fought with almost all other European powers. In this way, he thought he would gain a glory. In addition, one of the aims of the wars is the expansion of territory, and the acquisition of the defense border in the east. In the long run, the legacies left by these wars are huge debt.
