02343cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000054001122450072001662640051002383000047002893360026003363370026003623380036003885000031004245080029004555201334004845340045018186530034018636530046018976530044019438560042019873865UtSlPG20260610133118.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aSaint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de,d1675-175510aMemoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 06 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-03  aProduced by David Widger  a"Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 06" by Saint-Simon is a historical account likely written during the early 18th century. This volume delves into the intricacies of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV, highlighting the politics, social dynamics, and personal anecdotes that shaped the era. The work provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of influential figures at court, revealing the tensions and rivalries that defined their interactions.  The opening of the memoir begins with the Duke of Saint-Simon reflecting on a summer visit to Forges for health reasons, where he hears of political maneuverings among the Princes of the blood as they seek to elevate their status in a court dominated by Louis XIV’s illegitimate children. He details a significant incident during a royal communion that showcases the delicate social hierarchy among dukes and princes. Additionally, the narrative recounts the King's disturbing reaction to a perceived slight during a dinner at Marly, illustrating both the gravity of social etiquette and the impact of personal grievances within court life. Such episodes set the stage for the complexities of power, social rank, and the mercurial nature of Louis XIV’s court as captured by Saint-Simon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- Court and courtiers  aFrance -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715  aFrance -- History -- Regency, 1715-172340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3865