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Louis XIV is considered to be on the greatest monarchs in European history. He built the grand palaces, engaged in state building and revolutionized what it means to be an abosulte monarch. In anticipation for the birth of his son, he began writing memoirs explaining what it takes to be a monarch. Read the excerpt on page 410 Discuss
 * What does it mean to be an absolute monarch?
 * What types of things does he wish to teach the young dauphin?