Louis XIV, of France, in comparison with the Stuart Kings, of England.

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…had the insight in relying on professional administrators to guide states business and the Stuart Kings relied on themselves. Through control, increased revenues, and military reform Louis succeeded for the majority of his reign. Through defiance, depression, and rebellion the Stuart Kings failed during their reign. Louis accomplished what Clinton accomplished, an era of progression and sustainability. The Stuart Kings proved to the world what the Bush's proved, how to make a bad situation worse!