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_aSaint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de, _d1675-1755 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSelections from Saint-Simon |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-09-18 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Claudine Corbasson, Al Haines, Hans Pieterse & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFrance -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 | ||
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_aTilley, Arthur Augustus, _d1851-1942 |
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