Project Gutenberg 2004-12-03 Public domain in the USA. 63 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 07 Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 07" by the Duke of Saint-Simon is a historical account written during the early 18th century. This volume captures the intricate personal and political dynamics of the French court, offering insight into the lives of notable figures such as King Louis XIV and various courtiers during a time marked by betrayal, ambition, and shifting allegiances. The narrative focuses on the complexities of power struggles and social maneuvering prevalent in this era. The opening of this volume delves into the political climate following the death of notable court figures, such as the ambassadors D'Avaux and Boisseuil, detailing their impact and the reactions of those in power. It recounts anecdotes illustrating the tensions within the court, such as King Louis XIV's interactions with his War Minister Louvois concerning a disputed window design, reflecting broader themes of authority and discord. Additionally, there are hints of the intrigues surrounding M. d'Orleans and his attempts to navigate the shifting loyalties that characterize court life, including his estrangement and eventual reconciliation with the King. This sets the stage for further explorations of court politics and the interpersonal relationships that defined this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en France -- Court and courtiers France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 France -- History -- Regency, 1715-1723 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Royalty 185138 2025-07-02T08:59:14.645836 text/html 184959 2025-01-08T22:11:35.398342 text/html 174608 2025-07-02T08:59:20.904813 application/epub+zip 175419 2025-07-02T08:59:18.137818 application/epub+zip 125131 2025-07-02T08:59:16.889827 application/epub+zip 405040 2025-07-02T08:59:22.976862 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 390904 2025-07-02T08:59:20.137839 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156266 2022-09-02T12:09:55.376475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 173032 2025-07-02T08:59:14.401840 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172813 2021-01-09T01:37:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18273 2025-07-02T08:59:23.094790 application/rdf+xml 25004 2025-07-02T08:59:17.377817 image/jpeg 4697 2025-07-02T08:59:17.131826 image/jpeg 63839 2021-01-09T01:37:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 173867 2025-07-02T08:59:14.663822 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 fr.wikipedia