Louis XIV and the Zenith of the French Monarchy

by Arthur Hassall

Book Overview

Pyrrhus Press specializes in bringing books long out of date back to life, allowing today's readers access to yesterday's treasures. This is a history of France during the era of the Sun King, Louis XIV, who oversaw the construction of Versailles and the strengthening of the French state. From the prologue: "THE character and position of Louis XIV. are peculiarly difficult to estimate, partly on account of the attitude taken towards him during his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1503325822
• ISBN13: 9781503325821
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"