02294cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100210010205000070012310000540013024500320018426400510021630000470026733600260031433700260034033800360036650000310040250801400043352012330057353400450180665300460185170000400189785600430193757929UtSlPG20260610134332.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a21014058  aUtSlPG 7aenafr2iso639-1 4aDC1 aSaint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de,d1675-175510aSelections from Saint-Simon 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-09-18  aProduced by Claudine Corbasson, Al Haines, Hans Pieterse
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http://www.pgdpcanada.net  a"Selections from Saint-Simon" by duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is a historical collection written in the early 20th century. This work presents selected excerpts from Saint-Simon's extensive memoirs, which provide a vivid depiction of the court of Louis XIV during the decline of his reign. It offers readers an intriguing glimpse into the political intrigues, personalities, and societal norms of 17th-century France, featuring notable figures such as the King himself and Madame de Maintenon.  The opening of this text includes a preface and introduction that set the stage for the selections to follow. The editor, Arthur Tilley, discusses the challenge of reading the entire collection of Saint-Simon's "Mémoires," comprising numerous volumes filled with historical accounts. Instead, he chooses excerpts focusing on the reign of Louis XIV that illustrate the complexities and decadence of that era. The introduction also outlines Saint-Simon's background, his rise to prominence at court, and his distinctive style, emphasizing his sharp observations and rich character studies, making the memoirs a treasure trove for those interested in French history and literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-17151 aTilley, Arthur Augustus,d1851-194240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57929