"Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 03" by Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is a vivid historical record from the 1700s, pulling back the curtain on the French court's secret dealings and rivalries. At its heart, the story explores the high-stakes battle for the Spanish throne and the tension-filled connections linking Europe's royal families during Louis XIV's time. Get swept up in the drama as the ailing Spanish King's lack of an heir sends shockwaves through Europe, sparking fears of a continent-wide power grab. Witness William III of England propose a daring solution to divide up territories and prevent war, setting off ferocious political arguments and sneaky schemes within the Spanish court. Experience the rise of competing groups, each hungry to control who takes the throne, while the powerful Austrian family stirs up even more trouble. Join the journey into a world of fierce clashes, sly power moves, and smart alliances that defined Europe's most crucial era, spotlighting the complex webs of relationships and secret goals driving the game.
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 03
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
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.
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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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