The Entire Memoirs Of Louis XIV And The Regency

By Elizabeth-Charlotte Duchesse d'Orleans and Elisabeth Charlotte von der Pfalz

Book Overview

The Entire Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency is a historical book written by Charlotte-Elisabeth Duchesse d'Orleans. The book is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King of France, and the period of regency that followed his death. The memoirs cover the early years of Louis XIV's life, including his childhood, education, and accession to the throne at the age of four. It also delves into his personal life and relationships, including his marriage to Maria Theresa of Spain and his affairs with various mistresses. In addition to Louis XIV's life, the memoirs also cover the regency period that followed his death, during which his nephew, Philippe II, Duke of Orleans, served as regent. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of the time, including the various factions and power struggles that emerged during the regency. Overall, The Entire Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the life and reign of Louis XIV and the political and social climate of France during the 17th and 18th centuries.If my father had loved me as well as I loved him he would never have sent me into a country so dangerous as this, to which I came through pure obedience and against my own inclination. Here duplicity passes for wit, and frankness is looked upon as folly. I am neither cunning nor mysterious. I am often told I lead too monotonous a life, and am asked why I do not take a part in certain affairs.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: 141916113X
• ISBN13: 9781419161131
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.6" x 9.2"