Louis XIV donminated central government of France, and hired a handful of ministers to help him. Louis perferred working with middle class men, because he found that he could relate to them more. In his policy, he emphasized the importance of sound communication policy and overseas trade. More tax revenue was raised, and though this helped the economy, the lower classes, including the clergy, suffered for it.
Those who could afford the tax revenue paid the least after out-dated tax clauses and posts were bought by the wealthy. As a result, the lower classes, such as the peasants and the clergy, were heavily taxed. Clergy was left with barely any goods to buy because they had to pay such heavy taxes with such a low income job. Both Louis and Colbert, one of Louis's consultants, decreased the number of clergies. The clergy found this unjust.
Those who could afford the tax revenue paid the least after out-dated tax clauses and posts were bought by the wealthy. As a result, the lower classes, such as the peasants and the clergy, were heavily taxed. Clergy was left with barely any goods to buy because they had to pay such heavy taxes with such a low income job. Both Louis and Colbert, one of Louis's consultants, decreased the number of clergies. The clergy found this unjust.
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So Louis not only treated the commoners like dirt, but also the clergy. It is clear now that he only cared for those who he could connect with or others that were wealthy like him. He started many wars which the poor had to fight of course.
King Louis obviously only looked out for one person, himslef. As a commoner I feel the pain of hard work and being treated unfairly.
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