Louis XIV - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780393007534

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by John B. Wolf (Author)

Although Louis XIV was a vitally important figure in European history, he has found no satisfactory biographer until now. The memorists, particularly Saint-Simon, have "fixed" the traditional image of Louis so firmly it is difficult to see him in any other light. John B. Wolf, challenging the myths and biases, has based this important study on Louis' own documents, his diaries, decrees, and hundreds of the king's letters from the archives at Vincennes (hereto-fore almost unexploited). He presents the king as he appeared to his ministers, his diplomats, and his soldiers, rather than to the gossips of his court.

Number of Pages: 728

Dimensions: 1.6 x 9 x 6 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: February 01, 2008

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