King Louis XIV of France is probably the most famous monarch in history. With the nickname "the Sun King", the building of Versailles, and his reputation for being absolute in his personal power. The British author and historian Philip Mansel tells us all that is to know about Louis XIV, based on his biography of the monarch "The King of the World: The Life of Louis XIV". What do you think is the most common misconception about the Sun King? Listen to this episode and find out!
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King Louis XIV of France is probably the most famous monarch in history. With the nickname "the Sun King", the building of Versailles, and his reputation for being absolute in his personal power. The British author and historian Philip Mansel tells us all that is to know about Louis XIV, based on his biography of the monarch "The King of the World: The Life of Louis XIV". What do you think is the most common misconception about the Sun King? Listen to this episode and find out!
The Subjects 12: Høiby, commercial princess and Aga Khan
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9 months ago
The Subjects 12: Høiby, commercial princess and Aga Khan
Some things never change, even in the world of royalty. There are new developments in the Høiby-case, which are not good news for the Norwegian royal family. Princess Märtha Louise follows with yet another commercial usage of her title, which looks like a minor inconvenience compared to the prior. And who was Aga Khan IV, who passed away in Lisbon aged 88?
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King Louis XIV of France is probably the most famous monarch in history. With the nickname "the Sun King", the building of Versailles, and his reputation for being absolute in his personal power. The British author and historian Philip Mansel tells us all that is to know about Louis XIV, based on his biography of the monarch "The King of the World: The Life of Louis XIV". What do you think is the most common misconception about the Sun King? Listen to this episode and find out!
