The Memoirs Of The Duke Of Saint-Simon V2: On The Reign Of Louis XIV And The Regency

By Louis de Rouvroy de Saint-Simon and Duke Of Saint Simon

Book Overview

The Memoirs Of The Duke Of Saint-Simon V2: On The Reign Of Louis XIV And The Regency is a historical book written by St. John, Bayle. The book is a second volume of memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon, who was a French nobleman and a courtier during the reign of Louis XIV and the Regency. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social events that took place during the reign of Louis XIV and the Regency. The author uses the memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon to give a first-hand account of the events that shaped France during this period. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the court of Louis XIV, the wars of Louis XIV, the palace of Versailles, the nobility, the church, and the politics of the time. The author also provides insights into the daily life of the courtiers and the people of France during this period. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to read and understand. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French history, the reign of Louis XIV, and the Regency.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163162353
• ISBN13: 9781163162354
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"