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A closer look at the history behind Versailles. In this episode, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner examine how Louis XIV created an absolutist monarchy during his reign.

7 minutes

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RoleContributor
PresenterKate Williams
PresenterGreg Jenner
Executive ProducerCaroline Wright

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Was the love affair between Louis and Henriette real?

Was the love affair between Louis and Henriette real?

Find out in historian Greg Jenner's guide to the historical accuracy of Versailles.