Question

How did Louis’ festivals and parties contribute to his power and reputation?

Answer 1

Answer: Louis XIV built an image of glamour and splendour.

Explanation:

There is a thesis in historiography that reads "The Castle of Versailles as a Symbol of Absolutism." Numerous studies have been written on the argument that supports this thesis. There were many rooms in his royal rooms at Versailles. For example, the "Room of War" and "Room of Peace" to which Louis received foreign delegations. The yard is decorated with 1400 fountains alone. The castle was decorated with numerous works of art and Louis was a great lover of culture and art.

Thousands of people attended the court, mostly domestic or foreign aristocracy — those who lived in castle mainly entertained card games, with enormous stakes. Ballets, performances, fireworks and mannequins were organized. The king loved flowers, and the whole "army of men" worked to maintain the splendour of the castle in verso. All this glamour gave the impression of Louis as the undisputed ruler. The French population, on the other hand, lived extremely hard. Louis despised the masses and did not take care of his citizens. Even the castle at Versailles was moved about ten kilometres from Paris.