""Louis XIV and the Zenith of the French Monarchy"" by Arthur Hassall is a comprehensive historical account of the reign of King Louis XIV of France, who ruled from 1643 to 1715. The book covers the political, social, and cultural aspects of Louis XIV's reign, including his efforts to centralize power, his military campaigns, his patronage of the arts, and his role in shaping French identity. Hassall analyzes the key events and figures of the era,...