ISBN: 9780243065523 - saint-simon (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, excerpted to provide an informative overview, is a profound analysis of the French royal court under King Louis XIV. From its inception, the court was designed by Louis to symbolize and amplify his authority, attracting and housing the most notable figures in 17th-century French society. The author, a meticulous observer of court life, captures the intricate social hierarchy, elaborate rituals, and relentless pursuit of favor. At its core, the book explores the tensions between the court's dazzling façade and the very human desires and ambitions that played out within its gilded halls, offering a unique and enduring study of power, vanity, and the complexities of human nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…