Buy the sun king louis xiv at versailles sun king paperback by nancymitford isbn. From the building of the palace to louis xivs many relationships, mitford takes her informed but lighthearted attitude towards the different aspects of the court of the sun king. This deservedly famous book brings a glittering century to life, taki. Louis xiv at versailles by nancy mitford, in very good condition. His autocracy was indeed amazing, and truly an example of the kind. His court at the palace of versailles became the most dazzling on the continent, and through his intelligence and cunning, he made france the leading. Jeanchristian petitfils but, unfortunately, its in french, and i wasnt able to find an english translation. The sun king louis xiv at versaillessun kingpaperback. Sun king, the, louis xiv at versailles hardcover january 1, 1966. This frank and concise book gives the reader a personal glimpse into the sun kings life and times as. Nancy completed her last book, frederick the great, before she died of hodgkins disease on 30 june 1973. With characteristic elan, nancy mitford reconstructs the daily life of king and courtiers during frances golden age, offering vivid sketches of the architects, artists, and gardeners responsible for the creation of the most magnificent palace europe had yet seen.
The sun king is a biography of both the french monarch and his home, versailles. Louis xiv the sun king or louis the great, as he was also known ruled france with an iron fist for over half a century, from 1651 to his death in 1715, outliving his son and even his grandson. The sun king is a dazzling double portrait of louis xiv and versailles, the opulent court from which he ruled. The book provides an overview of the entire civilization. In the 1950s and 1960s she also produced a number of historical works, of which the sun king is one of the best. Louis xiv was the king of france who tyrannically governed his empire from 16431715. The women in the life of the sun king by antonia fraser, ma. The best biography on louis xiv ive read to date is written by jeanchristian petitfils louis xvi. The extravagant monarch, who vowed to rule with absolute power, is. The superb historian and biographer antonia fraser, author of marie antoinette, casts new light on the splendor and the scandals of the reign of louis xiv in this dramatic, illuminating look at the women in his life. The selfproclaimed sun king, louis xiv ruled over the most glorious and extravagant court in seventeenthcentury europe. Louis xiv, france and europe, 16431715 depth component.
The 15yearold louis xiv, as played by the irish actor robert sheehan, is a major character of the shortlived historical fantasy series young blades from january to june 2005. The sun king louis xiv at versailles paperback 1966 by nancy mitford author see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It is no wonder, then, that louis was styled dieudonne or deodatus godgiven. Louis xiv at versailles paperback january 1, 1969 by nancy mitford author. A new series of bespoke, fullcoverage resources developed for the aqa 2015 aas level history. The sun king by nancy mitford 1995, paperback ebay. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The sun king louis xiv at versailles by nancy mitford. Louis xiv, 16381715, king of france 16431715, son and successor of king louis xiii.
It does not deal in great detail with the political, military, or economic issues of louis xivs reign but primarily focuses on his personal life and that of his family. List of books and articles about louis xiv online research. His reign saw extraordinary improvements and expansions in the manufacture of french luxury goods, encouraged by the cultural and economic policies of his finance minister jeanbaptiste colbert an ambitious patron himself. Louis xiv at versailles new edition by mitford, nancy isbn. Louis xiv, the real sun king paperback july 17, 2018. Early reign after his fathers death his mother, anne of austria, was regent for louis, but the real power was wielded by annes adviser, cardinal mazarin.
This edition is a softcover but its the size of a textbook with enough illustrations to make it a nice. After the death of king louis xiii in 1643, the french crown went to his firstborn son and heir, fouryear old louis xiv. A novel of louis xiv by karleen koen, love and louis xiv. At the time of his birth, his mother queen anne was almost 37, and was childless after 22 years of marriage to king louis xiii. Jun 30, 2018 after the death of king louis xiii in 1643, the french crown went to his firstborn son and heir, fouryear old louis xiv. Jul 17, 2018 after the death of king louis xiii in 1643, the french crown went to his firstborn son and heir, fouryear old louis xiv. With characteristic elan, nancy mitford reconstructs. Completely matched to the new aqa specification, this fullcolour student book provides valuable.
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This is not a history of france during the reign of louis xiv, the sun king. Campbell has produced the best short guide available and a vigorous synthesis of the latest research, complete with extensive bibliography, unfamiliar documents and vital glossary. Aug 06, 2018 louis xiv was the king of france who tyrannically governed his empire from 16431715. In the extraordinary seventytwo years that followed, louis le grand frances selfstyled sun king ruled france and its people, leaving his unique and permanent mark on history and shaping fashion, art, culture and.
Louis xiv was a great monarch, and he was capable of maintaining strong kingdom because he never, in his entire life, doubted his right to be king. Sun king louis xiv at versailles nancy mitford 0241908396. This is a mock trailer i made on adobe premiere pro for my world history class. This gossipy account of louis xiv is a clear and fascinating historical biography from nancy mitford.
Louis xiv became the ideal king, and many have tried unsuccessfully to live up to his glory. In the age of absolutism in europe, louis xivs france was a leader in. Versailles louisphilippehenriette her last ball duration. Fresh material abounds and a misconception is demolished on every page. This biography uses contemporary sources to examine the sort of monarch louis xiv really was. Louis xiv at versailles by nancy mitford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From the building of the palace to louis xiv s many relationships, mitford takes her informed but lighthearted attitude towards the different aspects of the court of the sun king. Buy the sun king louis xiv at versaillessun kingpaperback by nancymitford isbn. The extravagant monarch, who vowed to rule with absolute power, is one of the longest serving rulers in history.
Sun king louis xiv at versailles nancy mitford 0241908396 ebay. And yet, as antonia fraser keenly describes, he was equally legendary in the domestic sphere. Louis xiv at versailles has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. See more ideas about louis xiv, history and french history. Product information the sun king is a dazzling double portrait of louis xiv and versailles, the opulent court from which he ruled.
Jul 07, 2016 a new series of bespoke, fullcoverage resources developed for the aqa 2015 aas level history. Louis xiv, styled the sun king, was the king of france for 72 years 1643 to 1715. He was a genuinely pious and honest man whose unblinking record of the courthis eyewitness testimony of wars, intrigues, and royal visitsmake this a supreme work of art. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In the 1950s she began writing historical biographies her life of louis xiv, the sun king, became an international bestseller.
Louis did not take over the government until mazarins death 1661. A tough plod, but for lovers of the tv series versilles this fills in the gaps and gives even more details of life in the court of louis xiv. And because of the lack of a proper description of the brevity of this paperback provided by the sellers. Coming to the throne at the age of five, he ruled for 72 years and presided over the finest flourishing of french culture and one of its greatest periods of expansionist and military glory.