Memoirs of Duc de Saint-Simon, 1691-1709
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3.9
Louis de Rouvroy duc de Saint-Simon
Wit, humor, vitriol and pageantry-the necessary hallmarks for a peer at the French court also deliver a great read. Saint-Simon regales us with an irreverent, insider's view of his more than 30 years at court, from the later days of Louis XIV to the ascension of Louis XV. All the plays for power, sex, position and money by friends, enemies, nobles and others are here, with Saint-Simon's fascinating, and brutally honest, assessment of any situation."
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Author
Louis de Rouvroy duc de Saint-Simon
Pages
537
Publisher
1500 Books
Published Date
2007
ISBN
1933698144 9781933698144
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"This is a raw view of what really went down at King Louis XV court. It's interesting to see how things worked. The way Duc De Saint-Simone influence became important is striking. For anyone who enjoy a historical read, I'd recommend this biographical, autobiography.
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