Mémoires du duc de Saint-Simon Siècle de Louis XIV, la régence, Louis XV

Language: FrenchPublished: November 11, 2005

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Subjects:

France History Louis XIV, 1643-1715 Regency, 1715-1723 Louis XV, 1715-1774

Bookshelves:

History - British History - General History - European FR Histoire

Authors:

Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin
1804 - 1869
Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy
Taine, Hippolyte
1828 - 1893

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In the intricate tapestry of 18th-century France, "Mémoires du duc de Saint-Simon: Siècle de Louis XIV, la régence, Louis XV" by duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon provides a vivid portrayal of the court's political machinations and social hierarchies. This firsthand account reveals the complexities of power, detailing the influence of courtiers and the delicate balance of alliances amid the backdrop of absolute monarchy. With insights into the shifting loyalties and the role of the nobility, readers will encounter themes of ambition and intrigue that shaped an era. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this document serves as a crucial resource for understanding the unalienable rights and political philosophies that emerged during this transformative period in French history.