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The Memoirs Of The Duke Of Saint-Simon V2: On The Reign Of Louis XIV And The Regency

The Memoirs Of The Duke Of Saint-Simon V2: On The Reign Of Louis XIV And The Regency

St John, Bayle

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralFrench History

ISBN10: 1436672112
ISBN13: 9781436672115
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon V2: On the Reign of Louis XIV and the Regency is a historical book written by St. John and Bayle. The book is a detailed account of the reign of King Louis XIV of France and the subsequent regency period that followed his death. The author, the Duke of Saint-Simon, was a nobleman who lived during this period and was a close confidant of the king and his court. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on the regency period after the death of Louis XIV. The author provides a vivid description of the political and social events that took place during this time, including the rise of the Duke of Orleans as regent and the power struggles that ensued. The book also offers insights into the personal lives of the royal family and the courtiers who surrounded them. The author provides detailed accounts of the lavish parties and ceremonies that took place at court, as well as the scandalous affairs and intrigues that were commonplace among the nobility. Overall, The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon V2: On the Reign of Louis XIV and the Regency is a fascinating historical account of one of the most significant periods in French history. The book offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of the royal court and provides a wealth of information about the politics, society, and culture of the time.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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