Publisher's Synopsis
The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon V2: On the Reign of Louis XIV and the Regency is a historical book written by St. John and Bayle. The book is a compilation of memoirs written by the Duke of Saint-Simon, a French aristocrat who lived during the reign of Louis XIV and the regency period that followed his death. The memoirs provide a detailed account of the political and social life of the French court during this time, including the intrigues, scandals, and power struggles that took place. The second volume covers the period from 1700 to 1710 and includes the War of the Spanish Succession and the death of Louis XIV. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French history, court life, and the political landscape of the 18th century.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.
