As you read this section highlight information that answers the following questions:
What were Louis XIV’s most important characteristics as he saw them?
What evidence does St. Simon provide that supports or contradicts Louis’ claims?
How does Princess Palatine characterize life at Versailles?
How does Archbishop Fenelon describe Louis XIV’s ministers and their affect on France?
How do these views contrast with Louis XIV’s descriptions of his life at Versailles and his manner ofruling? (See the first set of documents for Louis’ views)
