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LoC No.: 21014058
Title: Selections from Saint-Simon
Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Al Haines, Hans Pieterse
& the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at
http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "Selections from Saint-Simon" by duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is a historical collection written in the early 20th century. This work presents selected excerpts from Saint-Simon's extensive memoirs, which provide a vivid depiction of the court of Louis XIV during the decline of his reign. It offers readers an intriguing glimpse into the political intrigues, personalities, and societal norms of 17th-century France, featuring notable figures such as the King himself and Madame de Maintenon. The opening of this text includes a preface and introduction that set the stage for the selections to follow. The editor, Arthur Tilley, discusses the challenge of reading the entire collection of Saint-Simon's "Mémoires," comprising numerous volumes filled with historical accounts. Instead, he chooses excerpts focusing on the reign of Louis XIV that illustrate the complexities and decadence of that era. The introduction also outlines Saint-Simon's background, his rise to prominence at court, and his distinctive style, emphasizing his sharp observations and rich character studies, making the memoirs a treasure trove for those interested in French history and literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de, 1675-1755
Editor: Tilley, Arthur Augustus, 1851-1942
EBook No.: 57929
Published: Sep 18, 2018
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Language: French
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 21014058
Title: Selections from Saint-Simon
Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Al Haines, Hans Pieterse
& the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at
http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "Selections from Saint-Simon" by duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is a historical collection written in the early 20th century. This work presents selected excerpts from Saint-Simon's extensive memoirs, which provide a vivid depiction of the court of Louis XIV during the decline of his reign. It offers readers an intriguing glimpse into the political intrigues, personalities, and societal norms of 17th-century France, featuring notable figures such as the King himself and Madame de Maintenon. The opening of this text includes a preface and introduction that set the stage for the selections to follow. The editor, Arthur Tilley, discusses the challenge of reading the entire collection of Saint-Simon's "Mémoires," comprising numerous volumes filled with historical accounts. Instead, he chooses excerpts focusing on the reign of Louis XIV that illustrate the complexities and decadence of that era. The introduction also outlines Saint-Simon's background, his rise to prominence at court, and his distinctive style, emphasizing his sharp observations and rich character studies, making the memoirs a treasure trove for those interested in French history and literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de, 1675-1755
Editor: Tilley, Arthur Augustus, 1851-1942
EBook No.: 57929
Published: Sep 18, 2018
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Language: French
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.