Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 01 - Couverture souple

Rouvroy, Louis De

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444471279 ISBN 13 : 9781444471274

Editeur : Aeterna, 2024

Synopsis

Duc de Saint-Simon's "Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency" offers a captivating firsthand account of the French royal court during the reign of Louis XIV and the subsequent Regency period. Volume 01 introduces readers to the opulent world of Versailles, where power, intrigue, and societal intricacies intermingle. Through Saint-Simon's meticulous observations and narrative prowess, the reader is transported into the inner workings of the court, witnessing the intricate politics, alliances, and personal dramas that shaped the era. Saint-Simon's keen eye captures the dynamics between nobles, courtiers, and the monarch, unveiling the complexities of power struggles and the pulse of life within the royal sphere. This immersive narrative not only offers historical insight but also paints a vivid portrait of the personalities and events that defined this pivotal period in French history.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Aeterna
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1444471279
• ISBN 13: 9781444471274
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 63
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible