Saint - Simon: The memoirs of Louis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon, covering the years 1691-1723

by Louis de Rouvroy de Saint-Simon, Desmond Flower (Editor)

The Memoirs of Louis De Rouvroy Duc De Saint-Simon Covering the Years 1691-1723

498 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1959

About the author

French diplomat Louis de Rouvroy with title of duc de Saint-Simon wrote memoirs, a valuable historical source, of the court of Louis XIV.

This grandee served as a soldier. A mother bore him at the Hôtel Selvois, 6 Rue Taranne, demolished in 1876 to make way for the Boulevard Saint-Germain.

His enormous classic of literature give the fullest and most lively account at Versailles of the Régence at the start of reign.

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Reviews

[James Violand · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author was attendant at the Court of Louis XIV and his successor. He describes the daily grind of living in opulence and splendor. His observations are keen but not very memorable. Of interest only for history lovers. (This edition is beautiful and for those who like display over content.)