Les Asse, Eugène 1830-1901 creator Vicaire, Georges 1853-1921 text utu 2016 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Les Bourbons bibliophiles, Rois & Princes, Reines & Princesses" by Eugène Asse is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the passion for books among the Bourbon royal family, detailing the contributions of various princes and princesses to the literary world. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in bibliophilia, royal history, and the cultural impact of literature. The opening of the book introduces the legacy of bibliophiles among the Bourbons, tracing their love for books back to the 14th century with the dukes of Bourbon. It highlights notable figures such as Louis II, who established a significant collection in Moulins, and Jean II, who not only led military victories but also cherished scholarly pursuits. The portion elaborates on the growing importance of libraries within the Bourbon lineage, setting the stage for a detailed examination of their literary collections and the broader cultural context in which these royals operated. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-11-29 Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Book collecting Bourbon, House of Z Original publication data not identified 01021641 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53634 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53634 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134233.0 53634