"Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 15" by Saint-Simon is a historical narrative chronicling the intense power struggles and political maneuvers within the French court during the reign of Louis XIV and the subsequent regency, set in the early 1700s. The story plunges into the rivalry between Cardinal Dubois, aspiring to be the prime minister, and the proud Marechal de Villeroy, whose animosity leads to a series of escalating conflicts, including public insults and a crucial face-off that ends with Villeroy's imprisonment. This event paves the way for Dubois's ascendance and triggers chaos among the court, offering readers a dramatic glimpse into the ambitions and conflicts driving the French political environment.
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 15
By Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon
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.
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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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