The Franco-Dutch War was the first major conflict where King Louis XIV embroiled his kingdom in and faced the might of Europe's major powers. Behind King Louis' ambition stood his generals from different backgrounds, innovations, and achievements.
Arising with the Sun King, middle class statesmen rose to prominence and influence. Among them a family that produced a dynasty in the war minisry - the Le Telliers.
France in the 18th century would have defeated Great Britain as the
super power of the world if King Louis XIV did not introduced the Edict of
Fontainebleau, a declaration of persecution of Protestant within his realm.