Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 993 Guizot, François 1787 1874 Guizot, Francois Pierre Guillaume Guizot, François Pierre Guillaume Guizot, M. (François) Guisot, M. (François) Guizot, Monsieur (François) Guizot, François Neuville, Alphonse Marie de 1835 1885 Neuville, A. de (Alphonse) De Neuville, Alphonse Marie Neuville, de Neuville, Alphonse de Black, Robert 1915 A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 Produced by David Widger "A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6" by François Guizot is a detailed historical account written during the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the significant events and figures in France from the reign of Louis XIV to the early period of Louis XV, encapsulating the complexities of court life and the sociopolitical dynamics in France. The book likely delves into the lives of influential characters, including Louis XIV, his courtiers, and mistresses, providing insights into their relationships and the broader impact on the country. The opening of this volume sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Louis XIV's reign, emphasizing his absolute power and dominance over both his court and the nation. It introduces the dynamics between the king, his favorite mistresses, and his ministers, particularly highlighting the emotional struggles of Madame de La Valliere contrasted with the ambitious nature of Madame de Montespan. The text paints a vivid picture of court life, showcasing the intrigues, alliances, and personal sacrifices of those vying for favor at Versailles. The interplay of personal relationships and the sweeping backdrop of political developments create a rich narrative, emphasizing the weight of Louis XIV’s influence during his long reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/11956/11956-h/images/title.jpg Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en France -- History DC Text France Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Royalty 1266977 2025-08-05T13:05:22.251788 text/html 1273833 2024-10-28T19:03:09 text/html 10212502 2025-08-05T13:05:33.093664 application/epub+zip 10235427 2025-08-05T13:05:24.139639 application/epub+zip 536598 2025-08-05T13:05:23.097704 application/epub+zip 10501523 2025-08-05T13:05:40.438557 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10445368 2025-08-05T13:05:32.145606 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 743626 2022-09-06T17:59:55.510950 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1135792 2025-08-05T13:05:21.001722 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1115961 2024-10-28T19:03:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18953 2025-08-05T13:05:40.598659 application/rdf+xml 12223 2025-08-05T13:05:23.199639 image/jpeg 2371 2025-08-05T13:05:23.148646 image/jpeg 10034164 2025-08-05T13:05:22.658734 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia