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... The wars of Louis XIV and Napoleon are two prime examples that demonstrate this variability. ... The wars of Louis XIV and Napoleon, with their similarities and differences, prove that motivation for war constantly changes through the course of history.
The ambition of Louis XIV and Napoleon is the most overt similarity between the wars of the rulers. ... Louis XIV’s pride is openly displayed by the reference to himself as the “sun king. ... This high self-image of Louis caused him to think it was his duty to conquer surrounding lands. ... Louis XIV’s ambition did not stop until the day he was dead. Napoleon’s ego and ambition achieved the near-impossible task of equaling, if not acceding, that of Louis XIV. ... Instead of allowing the pope to crown him as custom dictates, Napoleon picked up the crown and placed it on his own head. Napoleon arrogance caused him to believe that he could not be defeated in battle. This arrogance differs from Louis XIV for it is supported by Napoleon’s brilliant field victories.
Approximate Word count = 860
Approximate Pages = 3.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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