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How was Louis XIV able to maintain absolute power?

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Louis xiv maintained his authority by saying his power came from God, he also distracted the nobles of France with courtlife: parties, chatting, hunting, and even sex. He kept an eye on them by having them watch him do everything, even have sex with his wife.

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