** "Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 09" by Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon offers a glimpse into the opulent world of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV, as observed by the Duke of Saint-Simon in the early 1700s. Through personal stories and sharp observations, the memoir explores the intricate web of power, loyalty, and personal relationships that defined the lives of the nobles, featuring everything from Madame la Duchesse de Berry's difficult journey to Fontainebleau to reflections on European politics and the Russian czar's military woes, painting a vibrant picture of an era shaped by both grand events and the everyday dramas of the royal family. **
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 09
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
** Enter the dazzling and dangerous court of a French King, where royal journeys, family tensions, and political gambles reveal the hidden realities of power.
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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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