First published 25 years ago, this biography of the Sun King uses contemporary sources to examine what sort of monarch Louis XIV really was. The author's researches reveal a portrait of the man and an account of the principal events of his long reign (1642-1715). The book provides an overview of the entire civilization inspired by and reflecting the glory of the Sun King. Thus, while Louis occupies the foreground, artists like Racine, Moliere, Lully and Mansart, the architect of Versailles, share the middleground with ...
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First published 25 years ago, this biography of the Sun King uses contemporary sources to examine what sort of monarch Louis XIV really was. The author's researches reveal a portrait of the man and an account of the principal events of his long reign (1642-1715). The book provides an overview of the entire civilization inspired by and reflecting the glory of the Sun King. Thus, while Louis occupies the foreground, artists like Racine, Moliere, Lully and Mansart, the architect of Versailles, share the middleground with politicians such as Cardinal Mazarin and Nicolas Fouquet and courtiers such as the king's mistress, Louise de La Valliere.
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Add this copy of Louis XIV. to cart. $2.65, very good condition, Sold by Basement Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Maysville, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1965 by Houghton Mifflin.
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Very good. Ex-library. 384 p. illus., geneal. table, maps, plans, ports. 24 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Maps, Portraits, Plans. "Sources and notes": p. 355-371.
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Fair. Hardcover. No DJ. Text unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with rubbing/light scuffing. Binding is tight, hinges strong. THIS BOOK HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY WHAT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A LIQUID (PROBABLY WATER) SPILL ON TOP PAGES AND HAS SLIGHT RIPPLING WITH NO STAIN. Test is still quite legible. Previous owner's name on end paper.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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