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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 06
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 06" by Saint-Simon is a historical account likely written during the early 18th century. This volume delves into the intricacies of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV, highlighting the politics, social dynamics, and personal anecdotes that shaped the era. The work provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of influential figures at court, revealing the tensions and rivalries that defined their interactions. The opening of the memoir begins with the Duke of Saint-Simon reflecting on a summer visit to Forges for health reasons, where he hears of political maneuverings among the Princes of the blood as they seek to elevate their status in a court dominated by Louis XIV’s illegitimate children. He details a significant incident during a royal communion that showcases the delicate social hierarchy among dukes and princes. Additionally, the narrative recounts the King's disturbing reaction to a perceived slight during a dinner at Marly, illustrating both the gravity of social etiquette and the impact of personal grievances within court life. Such episodes set the stage for the complexities of power, social rank, and the mercurial nature of Louis XIV’s court as captured by Saint-Simon. (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/3865
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