Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency, Vol. 2. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency, Vol. 2

In this detailed and candid historical account, the Duc de Saint-Simon offers an insider's perspective on the reign of Louis XIV and the Regency period that followed. This second volume continues to reveal the inner workings of the French court, chronicling the intrigue, political maneuvering, and personal rivalries that shaped the era. Saint-Simon's sharp observations and personal insights make this memoir a rich resource for understanding the complexities of 18th-century French aristocracy. Louis de Rouvroy (1675-1755), commonly known as Saint-Simon was a French soldier, diplomatist and writer of memoirs, who influenced many writers, including Tolstoy, Flaubert, and Proust.