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The Sun King: Louis Fourteenth at Versailles

Nancy Mitford
3.78/5 (1011 ratings)
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This deservedly famous book brings a glittering century to life, taking as its subject Louis XIV at Versailles – from the moment he decided to transform his father’s hunting lodge into the greatest palace in Europe, to his death there 54 years later. Focusing on the daily life of the King, the Court and the government during the period of France’s apogee of military power and artistic achievement, this lavishly illustrated book covers the course of Louis XIV’s love affairs, culminating in his secret marriage to Madame de Maintenon, the affair of the poison, the creation of St. Cyr, Lord Portland’s embassy and the marriage of the Duchess of Bourgogne.
Format:
Pages:
256 pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
1st, First Edition
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
0060129883
ISBN13:
9780060129880
kindle Asin:
B005707OZ2

The Sun King: Louis Fourteenth at Versailles

Nancy Mitford
3.78/5 (1011 ratings)
Read Download
This deservedly famous book brings a glittering century to life, taking as its subject Louis XIV at Versailles – from the moment he decided to transform his father’s hunting lodge into the greatest palace in Europe, to his death there 54 years later. Focusing on the daily life of the King, the Court and the government during the period of France’s apogee of military power and artistic achievement, this lavishly illustrated book covers the course of Louis XIV’s love affairs, culminating in his secret marriage to Madame de Maintenon, the affair of the poison, the creation of St. Cyr, Lord Portland’s embassy and the marriage of the Duchess of Bourgogne.
Format:
Pages:
256 pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
1st, First Edition
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
0060129883
ISBN13:
9780060129880
kindle Asin:
B005707OZ2

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