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100	1		_aPayne, Francis Loring
245	1	4	_aThe Story of Versailles
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-02-01
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"The Story of Versailles" by Francis Loring Payne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The focus of the book is the grand history and significance of the Palace of Versailles, detailing its transformation under the reign of Louis XIV and its impact on French culture and politics. The beginning of the book introduces Versailles in its early, unremarkable state—a marshy landscape lacking grandeur, contrasted starkly with its future splendor. It describes the origins of the site dating back to 1624 when Louis XIII first envisioned a hunting lodge there, laying the foundation for what would become an opulent palace. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights the ambitions of Louis XIV, who turned the simple lodge into the magnificent Palace of Versailles, symbolizing absolute monarchy and embodying the artistic and cultural achievements of France. The opening chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of the palace's architectural evolution and its crucial role in shaping the lives of the French monarchy and the broader European landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrance -- Court and courtiers
653			_aVersailles (France) -- Description and travel
653			_aChâteau de Versailles (Versailles, France)
653			_aVersailles (France)
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14857
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