"Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 01" by Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is an 18th-century narrative that unveils the complicated world of the French royal court during the reigns of Louis XIV and the Regency, exposing its internal conflict and social complexities. Told through the eyes of the author, the book recounts his personal journey, starting from his noble birth and family history to his military service among the Musketeers and campaigns such as the siege of Namur. The story presents personal stories of influential people, royal marriages, and the effects of trends on court life, painting a detailed picture of the author's critical analysis of major historical individuals and courtly schemes.
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 01
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Enter a world of kings, queens, and courtiers to witness the hidden scandals, political plays, and personal ambitions that shaped the French 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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