Louis XIV cultivated the illusion of absolute control through the grandiose display of his power, such as the opulence of Versailles and the centralization of governance, which reinforced his image as the 'Sun King.' This illusion of authority persists today as it exemplifies how spectacle and symbolism can manipulate public perception and consolidate power, resonating in modern leadership practices where image often outweighs reality.
In 1–2 sentences, explain how Louis XIV created the illusion of absolute control and why that illusion might still have power today.
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