Publisher's Synopsis
The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon V1: On the Reign of Louis XIV and the Regency is a historical book written by St. John, Bayle. The book is a collection of memoirs written by the Duke of Saint-Simon, a French nobleman, which covers the reign of Louis XIV and the Regency period. The memoirs describe the political and social events of the time, including the court of Louis XIV, the War of the Spanish Succession, and the rise of the Duke of Orleans as regent. The book provides a detailed and personal account of the life and times of the French court during this period, including the political intrigue, the power struggles, and the scandals that occurred. The memoirs are considered an important historical document and provide valuable insights into the political and social history of France during the 17th and 18th centuries.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
