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Title: Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 06
Note: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 06" by Saint-Simon is a historical account likely written during the early 18th century. This volume delves into the intricacies of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV, highlighting the politics, social dynamics, and personal anecdotes that shaped the era. The work provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of influential figures at court, revealing the tensions and rivalries that defined their interactions. The opening of the memoir begins with the Duke of Saint-Simon reflecting on a summer visit to Forges for health reasons, where he hears of political maneuverings among the Princes of the blood as they seek to elevate their status in a court dominated by Louis XIV’s illegitimate children. He details a significant incident during a royal communion that showcases the delicate social hierarchy among dukes and princes. Additionally, the narrative recounts the King's disturbing reaction to a perceived slight during a dinner at Marly, illustrating both the gravity of social etiquette and the impact of personal grievances within court life. Such episodes set the stage for the complexities of power, social rank, and the mercurial nature of Louis XIV’s court as captured by Saint-Simon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de, 1675-1755
EBook No.: 3865
Published: Dec 3, 2004
Downloads: 46
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
Subject: France -- History -- Regency, 1715-1723
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 06
Note: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 06" by Saint-Simon is a historical account likely written during the early 18th century. This volume delves into the intricacies of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV, highlighting the politics, social dynamics, and personal anecdotes that shaped the era. The work provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of influential figures at court, revealing the tensions and rivalries that defined their interactions. The opening of the memoir begins with the Duke of Saint-Simon reflecting on a summer visit to Forges for health reasons, where he hears of political maneuverings among the Princes of the blood as they seek to elevate their status in a court dominated by Louis XIV’s illegitimate children. He details a significant incident during a royal communion that showcases the delicate social hierarchy among dukes and princes. Additionally, the narrative recounts the King's disturbing reaction to a perceived slight during a dinner at Marly, illustrating both the gravity of social etiquette and the impact of personal grievances within court life. Such episodes set the stage for the complexities of power, social rank, and the mercurial nature of Louis XIV’s court as captured by Saint-Simon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de, 1675-1755
EBook No.: 3865
Published: Dec 3, 2004
Downloads: 46
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
Subject: France -- History -- Regency, 1715-1723
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.