02250cam a22003253u 4500 3863 UtSlPG 20260610133118.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de, 1675-1755 Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 04 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-03 Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 04" by the Duke of Saint-Simon is a historical account that provides an intimate portrayal of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV, likely written in the early 18th century. This volume focuses on various court characters, their intrigues, relationships, and events that defined this fascinating era, such as marriages, social customs, and the political dynamics surrounding the king and his courtiers. The beginning of this volume introduces the reader to a series of amusing and revealing anecdotes from the court, particularly focusing on the character of the Duc de Coislin and others in his circle. The narrative explores Coislin's overly polite behavior, illustrated through various socially awkward situations and humorous exchanges, such as a disastrous marriage proposal and his exaggerated civility that prompts laughter among his peers. This setting establishes the tone for the rest of the memoirs, blending humor with sharp social observation, while also shedding light on the complexities of relationships within the majestic yet capricious world of Louis XIV’s court. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Court and courtiers France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 France -- History -- Regency, 1715-1723 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3863 45909 45909