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100 1 _aSaint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de,
_d1675-1755
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 01
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-03
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 01" by Saint-Simon is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The text offers an intimate and detailed glimpse into the intrigues, personal lives, and social dynamics of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV and the subsequent Regency period. It revolves around the author’s experiences and reflections, including his own early life, military aspirations, and relationships with those at court, all set against the backdrop of significant historical events. At the start of the memoir, the author recounts his birth into nobility, highlighting his family background and the influence of his parents, particularly his mother’s guidance on personal value and ambition. He reveals his longing to join the military, detailing his entry into the Musketeers and annotating his experiences during campaigns, including the siege of Namur. The narrative further unfolds to include personal anecdotes about those in power, the marriages within the royal family, and the impact of social whims on court life, leading to a rich tapestry of courtly intrigue and a critical examination of prominent historical figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Court and courtiers
653 _aFrance -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
653 _aFrance -- History -- Regency, 1715-1723
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3860
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