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Title: Quotes and Images From Memoirs of Louis XIV.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Quotes and Images From Memoirs of Louis XIV." by duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is a collection of reflective quotes and insights that encapsulate the political and social environment of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV. Written in the early 18th century, this work offers a glimpse into the complexities of court life, power dynamics, and the personalities that surrounded one of France's most notable monarchs. The collection stands out as a historical account capturing both the grandiosity and the underlying intrigues of the time. The content primarily consists of selected quotes that reflect Saint-Simon's observations and opinions regarding figures in the court, policies, and social conventions during the reign of Louis XIV. The themes explored in this collection include the nature of power, the intricacies of human relationships, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in positions of influence. Through his sharp yet poignant commentary, Saint-Simon critiques the behavior and motivations of courtiers, highlighting the contrasts between appearances and reality at the royal court. This compilation serves not only as a historical artifact but also as a lens into the human experience, marked by ambition, envy, and the quest for recognition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de, 1675-1755
Editor: Widger, David, 1932-2021?
EBook No.: 7565
Published: Feb 1, 2005
Downloads: 179
Language: English
Subject: Quotations
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Quotes and Images From Memoirs of Louis XIV.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Quotes and Images From Memoirs of Louis XIV." by duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is a collection of reflective quotes and insights that encapsulate the political and social environment of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV. Written in the early 18th century, this work offers a glimpse into the complexities of court life, power dynamics, and the personalities that surrounded one of France's most notable monarchs. The collection stands out as a historical account capturing both the grandiosity and the underlying intrigues of the time. The content primarily consists of selected quotes that reflect Saint-Simon's observations and opinions regarding figures in the court, policies, and social conventions during the reign of Louis XIV. The themes explored in this collection include the nature of power, the intricacies of human relationships, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in positions of influence. Through his sharp yet poignant commentary, Saint-Simon critiques the behavior and motivations of courtiers, highlighting the contrasts between appearances and reality at the royal court. This compilation serves not only as a historical artifact but also as a lens into the human experience, marked by ambition, envy, and the quest for recognition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de, 1675-1755
Editor: Widger, David, 1932-2021?
EBook No.: 7565
Published: Feb 1, 2005
Downloads: 179
Language: English
Subject: Quotations
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.