Project Gutenberg 2004-12-03 Public domain in the USA. 175 Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de 1675 1755 De Rouvroy, Louis, duc de Saint-Simon Rouvroy, Louis de, duc de Saint-Simon Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 02 Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 02" by the Duke of Saint-Simon is a historical account written in the early 18th century. This volume delves into the life and court of King Louis XIV of France, focusing on various events and characters during his reign, particularly in the years surrounding the Regency after his death. The memoir not only chronicles political maneuvers and societal shifts but also candidly depicts the intricacies of courtly life, exposing the interplay of power, relationships, and personal dramas amongst the aristocracy. The opening of the memoir captures a series of notable events, including the death of the Archbishop of Paris, Harlay, and the subsequent ripple effects in the clergy and court politics. The narrative introduces various figures such as the new nominees for archbishopric and cardinalship, alongside amusing anecdotes about court interactions. It vividly paints a picture of the king's court, marked by its opulence, conflicts among nobles, and personalities, revealing the tensions and humor that characterized life at Versailles and other royal gatherings. The author, reflecting on his own experiences and observations, establishes an intimate and entertaining tone, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of historical detail. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en France -- Court and courtiers France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 France -- History -- Regency, 1715-1723 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: French Literature Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Royalty 229443 2025-08-02T09:22:15.415161 text/html 229264 2025-01-08T22:10:44.614620 text/html 191481 2025-08-02T09:22:22.209079 application/epub+zip 194235 2025-08-02T09:22:18.997105 application/epub+zip 143428 2025-08-02T09:22:17.779121 application/epub+zip 432792 2025-08-02T09:22:24.727095 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416797 2025-08-02T09:22:21.410073 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181974 2022-09-02T12:09:07.605081 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216774 2025-08-02T09:22:15.143113 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 216555 2021-01-09T01:37:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19013 2025-08-02T09:22:24.857068 application/rdf+xml 25006 2025-08-02T09:22:18.283098 image/jpeg 4690 2025-08-02T09:22:18.028143 image/jpeg 80113 2021-01-09T01:37:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 190831 2025-08-02T09:22:15.435115 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 fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia