"Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 02" by Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is an 18th-century recollection of the French royal court that pulls back the curtain on King Louis XIV's reign. The book captures the political games, society's changes, and personal stories that formed the royal life. The story starts by covering the death of the Archbishop of Paris, Harlay, and the events that followed in the church and within the court. Characters are introduced in the book, such as the nominees for archbishop and cardinal positions, along with fun stories about the interactions at court. The memoir reveals the struggles of the nobles and personalities, with the author sharing personal experiences to make history feel real.
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 02
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Witness the lavish and scandalous world of French royalty as power, relationships, and personal dramas collide within King Louis XIV's court.
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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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