Louis de Rouvroy 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.
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 07
In a world of kings and courtiers, discover secrets, conflicts, and the ever-present dance for power.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Complete
Enter the opulent and treacherous world of French royalty, where personal ambition clashes with political machinations.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 03
As an aging king's health fades and a kingdom hangs in the balance, fierce rivals plot, ambitious families clash, and secret alliances determine who will seize power on the European stage.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 11
Witness the lavish lifestyle and political games of the French royal court under King Louis XIV and the regency.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 10
As a powerful king's reign nears its end, complex characters scheme and prepare for a shift in power that will decide the fate of the court.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 01
Enter a world of kings, queens, and courtiers to witness the hidden scandals, political plays, and personal ambitions that shaped the French court.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 08
** Witness the opulent yet crumbling world of the French court as a king's duty clashes with a nation's suffering, revealing secrets, scandals, and the ruthless pursuit of power.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Selections from Saint-Simon
Step back in time to witness the secret dramas and powerful figures that defined the reign of a French king.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 05
In a world of kings and courtesans, questionable morals and clever strategies reveal the political machinations that defined an era.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 04
Witness the humorous exploits and intricate relationships of the French royal court through the eyes of its courtiers, where exaggerated politeness and courtly drama collide in a spectacle of social observation.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 14
Witness secret rivalries where social maneuvering can change the course of nations.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 02
Witness the lavish and scandalous world of French royalty as power, relationships, and personal dramas collide within King Louis XIV's court.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 15
Amidst the splendor of the French court, two powerful men clash in a dangerous game of ambition, where pride leads to downfall and sets the stage for political upheaval.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 13
Scandalous gambling, political poetry, and powerful religious figures clash as one man navigates the treacherous world of the French Royal Court.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Quotes and Images From Memoirs of Louis XIV.
Witness a world of kings, queens, and royal court members behaving in ways that uncover ambition, envy, and the quest for recognition.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 09
** Enter the dazzling and dangerous court of a French King, where royal journeys, family tensions, and political gambles reveal the hidden realities of power.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 12
Witness an era of kings and queens, where a cunning Cardinal schemes his way to power, igniting political storms within the French and Spanish royal courts.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 06
Uncover a world of power struggles, royal dramas, and social climbing within the French royal court, where even a perceived slight could trigger the King's wrath.
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon