Project Gutenberg 2004-12-03 Public domain in the USA. 74 Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de 1675 1755 De Rouvroy, Louis, duc de Saint-Simon Rouvroy, Louis de, duc de Saint-Simon Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 02 Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 02" by the Duke of Saint-Simon is a historical account written in the early 18th century. This volume delves into the life and court of King Louis XIV of France, focusing on various events and characters during his reign, particularly in the years surrounding the Regency after his death. The memoir not only chronicles political maneuvers and societal shifts but also candidly depicts the intricacies of courtly life, exposing the interplay of power, relationships, and personal dramas amongst the aristocracy. The opening of the memoir captures a series of notable events, including the death of the Archbishop of Paris, Harlay, and the subsequent ripple effects in the clergy and court politics. The narrative introduces various figures such as the new nominees for archbishopric and cardinalship, alongside amusing anecdotes about court interactions. It vividly paints a picture of the king's court, marked by its opulence, conflicts among nobles, and personalities, revealing the tensions and humor that characterized life at Versailles and other royal gatherings. The author, reflecting on his own experiences and observations, establishes an intimate and entertaining tone, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of historical detail. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en France -- Court and courtiers France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 France -- History -- Regency, 1715-1723 DC Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - Royalty 229271 229213 2024-10-02T10:18:26.916388 2023-10-02T09:05:50.795644 text/html text/html 229264 229206 2024-10-02T10:18:27.316368 2023-10-02T09:05:50.946613 text/html text/html 191406 2024-10-02T10:18:34.733356 application/epub+zip 194240 2024-10-02T10:18:31.212364 application/epub+zip 143434 2024-10-02T10:18:29.883369 application/epub+zip 432844 2024-10-02T10:18:37.308338 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416797 2024-10-02T10:18:33.701361 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181974 2022-09-02T12:09:07.605081 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216774 216767 2024-10-02T10:18:26.631412 2023-10-02T09:05:50.607862 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 216555 2021-01-09T01:37:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 80113 2021-01-09T01:37:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19811 2024-10-02T10:18:37.582331 application/rdf+xml 25006 2024-10-02T10:18:30.422365 image/jpeg 4690 2024-10-02T10:18:30.151352 image/jpeg 190765 2024-10-02T10:18:27.336391 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia