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An intelligent, authoritative, and often surprising biography of the most famous of French monarchs, by an acclaimed biographer and historian.
This stylish and incisive narrative presents readers with a fresh perspective on one of the most fascinating kings in European history. Louis XIV’s story has all the ingredients of a Dumas classic legendary beginnings, beguiling women, court intrigue, a mysterious prisoner in an iron mask, lavish court entertainments, the scandal of a mistress who was immersed in the dark arts, and a central character who is handsome and romantic, but with a frighteningly dark side to his character.Louis believed himself to be semi-divine. His self-identification as the Sun King, which was reflected in iconography by the sun god, Apollo, influenced every aspect of Louis’s life his political philosophy, his wars, and his relationships with courtiers and subjects.
As a military strategist, Louis’s capacity was ambiguous, but he was an astute politician who led his country to the heights of sophistication and power―and then had the misfortune to live long enough to see it all crumble away. As the sun began to set upon this most glorious of reigns, it brought a gathering darkness filled with the anguish of dead heirs, threatened borders, and a populace that was dangerously dependent upon―but greatly distanced from―its king. one 8-page color insert
PDF Louis XIV The Power and the Glory Josephine Wilkinson Books
"Once a year I find a History Book that I wish would never end. This is apparently the 2019 version of that book. A sensational effort by the author."
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Louis XIV The Power and the Glory Josephine Wilkinson Books Reviews
- Historical research gone wrong!! Do NOT buy this book. How could anyone not understand that Louis the XIV sired a direct descendent that took over the throne, was followed by a grandson that married Marie Antoinette and then was fortunate enough to have a daughter that survived the murder of her entire family by guillotine? Don't expect those facts in this shoddy piece of nonsense.
- Great new look into the majestic French Court. If you like Versailles on BBC, this book will take you into the real details of this time in history.
- The author assumes that you have knowledge of how the French state under Louis actually operated ....that being said the gist of how Louis XIV became the Sun King is done well enough.
- The most detailed work on the 16th I have come across....well written and not boring
- Once a year I find a History Book that I wish would never end. This is apparently the 2019 version of that book. A sensational effort by the author.
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