"The Story of Versailles" by Francis Loring Payne is a journey into the heart of French majesty, chronicling the dramatic evolution of Versailles from a humble hunting lodge to a breathtaking palace under the ambitious vision of Louis XIV, showcasing how it became the radiant symbol of absolute monarchy and a beacon of French artistic and cultural prowess that forever altered the trajectory of European history, politics, and culture.
The Story of Versailles
By Francis Loring Payne
Witness the transformation of a simple hunting lodge into a symbol of power and artistry, where the fate of a monarchy and the future of a nation were decided.
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