02289cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000054001122450072001662640051002383000047002893360026003363370026003623380036003885000031004245080029004555201251004845340045017356530034017806530046018146530044018608560042019049990017019463873UtSlPG20260610133118.0mcr 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 14 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"Mémoires of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 14" by the Duke of Saint-Simon is a historical account most likely written in the early 18th century. The volume provides intimate reflections and observations from the court of Louis XIV and the Regency period, focusing on the intricate dynamics of power and personal relationships among French nobility, and European courts during a transformative historical period.  The opening of this volume sets the stage by presenting a significant familial conflict between King George of England and his son, the Prince of Wales, underscoring the ensuing scandal that captivates both the English and French courts. The narrative showcases the personalities involved, including the manipulative Archbishop Dubois, who seeks favor and rank, and the intelligent and conciliatory Princess of Wales, who plays a pivotal role in attempting to reconcile her husband and son amidst court intrigues. With sharp commentary, the text unfolds various social and political events, highlighting how personal rivalries translate into broader political ramifications across Europe, thus painting a vivid picture of court life and the politics of the day. (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/3873  c45919d45919