Louis XIV at Versailles: a Selection from the Memoirs of the .
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Duc De Saint-Simon
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1953
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Small cut on FEP. No slipcase.
This historical account by G.F. Severs transports readers to the opulent court of the Sun King. "Louis XIV at Versailles" chronicles the life and reign of one of France's most iconic monarchs, detailing his political strategies, personal relationships, and the construction and cultural significance of the Palace of Versailles. The narrative illuminates the grandeur and complexities of 17th-century French aristocracy, offering a vivid portrait of an era defined by absolute power and artistic flourishing. It presents a comprehensive look at the king's impact on art, architecture, and the shaping of modern France.
Author: Duc De Saint-Simon
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1953
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Small cut on FEP. No slipcase.
This historical account by G.F. Severs transports readers to the opulent court of the Sun King. "Louis XIV at Versailles" chronicles the life and reign of one of France's most iconic monarchs, detailing his political strategies, personal relationships, and the construction and cultural significance of the Palace of Versailles. The narrative illuminates the grandeur and complexities of 17th-century French aristocracy, offering a vivid portrait of an era defined by absolute power and artistic flourishing. It presents a comprehensive look at the king's impact on art, architecture, and the shaping of modern France.