"Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Complete" by Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is a rich historical record from the 1700s that paints a picture of the French royal court under King Louis XIV and during the regency period afterwards; told through the eyes of a courtier. The story recounts the author's experiences and thoughts on significant political schemes, royal matters, and important happenings during this time. Early on, the author gives readers a glimpse into his younger days, including his time in the military and his involvement in events like the siege of Namur, illustrating the difficulties faced by soldiers. The author's writing style gives readers an inside look into the royal court, combining personal stories with historical facts to introduce the reader to the grand scope and complex power struggles that defined 17th and 18th-century France.
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Complete
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Enter the opulent and treacherous world of French royalty, where personal ambition clashes with political machinations.
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About the AuthorLouis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon, GE, was a French soldier, diplomat, and memoirist. He was born in Paris at the Hôtel Selvois, 6 rue Taranne. The family's ducal peerage (duché-pairie), granted in 1635 to his father Claude de Rouvroy (1608–1693), served as both perspective and theme in Saint-Simon's life and writings. He was the second and last Duke of Saint-Simon.
Louis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon, GE, was a French soldier, diplomat, and memoirist. He was born in Paris at the Hôtel Selvois, 6 rue Taranne. The family's ducal peerage (duché-pairie), granted in 1635 to his father Claude de Rouvroy (1608–1693), served as both perspective and theme in Saint-Simon's life and writings. He was the second and last Duke of Saint-Simon.
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