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The Memoirs Of The Duke Of Saint-Simon V3: On The Reign Of Louis XIV And The Regency

The Memoirs Of The Duke Of Saint-Simon V3: On The Reign Of Louis XIV And The Regency

St John, Bayle

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralFrench History

ISBN10: 1436672120
ISBN13: 9781436672122
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.78
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon V3: On the Reign of Louis XIV and the Regency is a historical book written by St. John, Bayle. The book is a detailed account of the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, and the Regency that followed his death. The author, who was a prominent courtier during the reign of Louis XIV, provides an insider's view of the political and social events of the time.The book is divided into three volumes, and this third volume covers the period from 1715 to 1723. During this time, France was ruled by the Regent, Philippe d'Orleans, who was the nephew of Louis XIV. The author provides a detailed account of the power struggles and political intrigue that characterized this period.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the War of the Spanish Succession, the financial crisis that plagued France during this period, and the rise of the Enlightenment. The author also provides insights into the personal lives of the royal family and the courtiers who surrounded them.Overall, The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon V3: On the Reign of Louis XIV and the Regency is a fascinating historical account of a pivotal period in French history. The author's unique perspective and detailed observations make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France or the reign of Louis XIV.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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