Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de 1675-1755 creator Tilley, Arthur Augustus 1851-1942 text utu 2018 monographic en fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2018-09-18 Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Al Haines, Hans Pieterse & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 DC Original publication data not identified 21014058 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57929 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57929 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134332.0 57929