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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 13
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
_bcr
_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 13" by Saint-Simon is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The work primarily reflects on the court life during the reign of Louis XIV and the subsequent Regency period, capturing the intrigues, scandals, and noteworthy figures of that era. The opening portion of this memoir introduces the Marquise de Charlus and an amusing incident involving her at a gambling event, setting a tone of satire amidst the memoir's serious reflections. It elaborates on her reactions to being humiliated and the broader context of courtly life, including discussions of poetry that stirred political tensions. The narrative shifts to highlight the challenges faced by the Duc d'Orleans, exploring the societal dynamics at play as the characters navigate the intersection of personal and political agendas during the volatile Regency period, which culminates in conflicts with figures like Pere Tellier and the Jesuits, illustrating the complexities of power and influence at the French court. (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/3872
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