Memoirs Of The Comte De Gramont

Memoirs Of The Comte De Gramont

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Author: Anthony Hamilton
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1965

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Inscription on slipcase.

This classic work of historical memoirs, "Memoirs Of The Comte De Gramont" by Anthony Hamilton, offers a vivid and often scandalous glimpse into the court of Charles II during the Restoration period. Written with wit and elegance, it chronicles the amorous intrigues, political machinations, and social customs of 17th-century English and French aristocracy. The narrative presents a captivating portrait of the flamboyant Philibert, Comte de Gramont, and his adventures, providing an invaluable primary source for understanding the era's high society. It is a delightful and insightful read for enthusiasts of historical biography and 17th-century European history.

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Description

Author: Anthony Hamilton
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1965

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Inscription on slipcase.

This classic work of historical memoirs, "Memoirs Of The Comte De Gramont" by Anthony Hamilton, offers a vivid and often scandalous glimpse into the court of Charles II during the Restoration period. Written with wit and elegance, it chronicles the amorous intrigues, political machinations, and social customs of 17th-century English and French aristocracy. The narrative presents a captivating portrait of the flamboyant Philibert, Comte de Gramont, and his adventures, providing an invaluable primary source for understanding the era's high society. It is a delightful and insightful read for enthusiasts of historical biography and 17th-century European history.