The Court Of Versailles: In The Reign Of Louis Xiv
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A richly detailed work of historical non-fiction, this volume chronicles the dazzling and treacherous world of the French royal court during the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Drawing on firsthand accounts, memoirs, and correspondence of the era, The Court of Versailles: In the Reign of Louis XIV presents an intimate portrait of palace life — from the rigid ceremonial rituals that governed every waking moment of the king to the fierce rivalries, romantic intrigues, and political machinations that simmered beneath the gilded surface. Gilette Ziegler illustrates how Versailles functioned not merely as a residence, but as a carefully engineered instrument of absolute power, designed to keep the French nobility perpetually dependent on royal favor. The tone is authoritative yet vivid, bringing to life a cast of courtiers, mistresses, ministers, and monarchs with the narrative energy of a drama and the precision of a scholar. A compelling read for anyone captivated by the grandeur and calculated spectacle of seventeenth-century France.
Author: Gilette Ziegler
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of historical non-fiction, this volume chronicles the dazzling and treacherous world of the French royal court during the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Drawing on firsthand accounts, memoirs, and correspondence of the era, The Court of Versailles: In the Reign of Louis XIV presents an intimate portrait of palace life — from the rigid ceremonial rituals that governed every waking moment of the king to the fierce rivalries, romantic intrigues, and political machinations that simmered beneath the gilded surface. Gilette Ziegler illustrates how Versailles functioned not merely as a residence, but as a carefully engineered instrument of absolute power, designed to keep the French nobility perpetually dependent on royal favor. The tone is authoritative yet vivid, bringing to life a cast of courtiers, mistresses, ministers, and monarchs with the narrative energy of a drama and the precision of a scholar. A compelling read for anyone captivated by the grandeur and calculated spectacle of seventeenth-century France.