Question

REPORT: VERSAILLES (I just need some good sources and some ideas on how to develop this report) (btw Wikipedia is not a reliable source and I get penalized if I use it)

Answer 1

Here is your goal for this assignment:
•Explain how Versailles contributed to France's decline after the death of Louis XIV, and eventually, to the French Revolution of the eighteenth century.


Using the Internet, an encyclopedia, or other resources, research the Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV. Write a report of 800 words. Your report should include the following:
•the architecture, design, and construction
•the layout of the grounds
•day-to-day life of the palace


Finally, explain how Versailles contributed to France's decline after the death of Louis XIV, and eventually, to the French Revolution of the eighteenth century.

Answer 2

try funtrivia.com

Answer 3

Let's see what I can find for you Rosalinda - remind me to tell you tomorrow. c;

Answer 4

Haha. Okay. :) Thanks, Darry... I love writing, but reports stress me out. And can you please explain the creepy "thinking man" picture that everyone has?

Answer 5

I think everyone wants to copy "nincompoop" xD

Answer 6

Lol... okaii.... whatevs I guess.. xD

Answer 7

Louis XIV disliked the Louvre, his Parisian residence, the king looked for a building site on which to erect a remote and stately residence. His choice fell on Versailles away from Paris. The famous Le Notre was chosen for gardens, Le Vau for architecture, Le Brun for painting and decorating. Work was begun in 1661. After Le Vau died in 1670, the architect Hardouin-Mansart succeeded him in 1677. The court was able to settle into the new place in 1682. After Mansart died in 1708, his brother-in-law, Robert de Cotte, finished the chapel. In 1683, Louvois became the superintendent of works and conducted a great building operation on all fronts simultaneously. An army of 36.000 brick layers and 6.000 horses was employed. Having been built for life in the open, Versailles was deficient in hygienic facilities. Odd corners, behind stairs and curtains, were used for urgent needs by the thousands of inhabitants. In short, the Palace of Versailles did not always smell of roses.

300 years ago, Versailles was alive and teeming with 5.000 people of rank, and as many dependents. They played their part in the continuous performance of daily court ritual, which was their only role in the government. Fashion in dressing was elaborate, but hygiene was unbelievably crude. Sometimes the king shaved, sometimes he did not ; he washed his hands and face only occasionally. At Versailles it was important to be seen. Noblemen vied each other for positions and pensions. Versailles was a strange mixture of splendor and disorganization. Good manners mingled with crudeness, religion with black magic. Forks were beginning to be used.

Louis XIV was a work of art to be admired by all. It was essential that the court be allowed to appreciate that spectacle and that each courtier regulate his timetable accordingly. The life of the court was to revolve, like a satellite, about the Sun King. Idolatry for Louis, demonstrated by the simple joy of beholding him, was a daylong occupation. Louis XIV got up late in the morning. When he awoke, his courtiers were supposed to gather round to witness the extraordinary sight of the rising of that sun. Then mass was said. After the religious ceremony the King breakfasted, and then retired to his council chamber. Later came dinner. Louis sat alone at his small table, but his courtiers, his mistresses and his servitors were expected to be present. This was followed by a stroll through the gardens before returning to work. Often there were hunts. And at the end of the day, the King took part in the court pastimes : cards, billiards, dances, receptions, concerts, etc. A supper gathering concluded this hard day's work. Fashion in dress kept changing, becoming increasingly fancy. It was possible to tell the women from the men only when it was time to go to bed.

Louis XIV expended men and money on costly warfare, and when he died in 1715, France was weary of wars, taxes and despotism, which created great displeasure among the French people. Shortly after, french philosophers attacked vigorously abuses of the Old Regime, especially absolutism in government, unjust taxation and religious intolerance. The government that followed was incompetent. King Louis XVI was unfit for his task. Being dull of mind and weak in character. His Queen, Marie Antoinette, was unpopular because she was a foreigner of Austrian birth. When he became King, Louis XVI found an impoverished treasury due to Louis XIV extravagances and many wars of his two predecessors Louis XIV and Louis XV. Instead of remedying France's financial situation, Louis XVI brought the country to the verge of bankruptcy. Because of Louis XVI failure to institute reforms, France's finances worsened. By 1788, the country was in bankruptcy and in 1789, the people of France revolted.

Answer 8

Thank you soooooo much!!!