Louis XIV: the power and the glory
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Published:
New York : Pegasus Books, 2019.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First Pegasus Books cloth edition.
Physical Desc:
ix, 467 pages, 4 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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Description
A biography by an acclaimed historian and biographer of the most famous of the French monarchs, Louis XIV, presents a fresh perspective on his long and complicated reign.
Louis XIV's story had 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's political philosophy, his wars, and his relationships with courtiers and subjects were influenced by his belief that he was semi-divine. An ambiguous military strategist, Louis was an astute politician who led his country to the heights of sophistication and power-- and then watched it all crumble away. -- adapted from jacket
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Hamden/Miller Adult Biography
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Biography Louis XIV
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781643130156, 1643130153
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-409) and index.
Description
A biography by an acclaimed historian and biographer of the most famous of the French monarchs, Louis XIV, presents a fresh perspective on his long and complicated reign.
Description
Louis XIV's story had 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's political philosophy, his wars, and his relationships with courtiers and subjects were influenced by his belief that he was semi-divine. An ambiguous military strategist, Louis was an astute politician who led his country to the heights of sophistication and power-- and then watched it all crumble away. -- adapted from jacket
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APA Citation (style guide)
Wilkinson, J. (2019). Louis XIV: the power and the glory. First Pegasus Books cloth edition. Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Wilkinson, Josephine. 2019. Louis XIV: The Power and the Glory. Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Wilkinson, Josephine, Louis XIV: The Power and the Glory. Pegasus Books, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Wilkinson, Josephine. Louis XIV: The Power and the Glory. First Pegasus Books cloth edition. Pegasus Books, 2019.
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