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The Sun King (Vintage Classics) Book

This gossipy account of Louis XIV is a clear and fascinating historical biography from Nancy Mitford.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY STELLA TILLYARDDuring his reign Louis XIV was the most powerful king in Europe. He presided over a golden age of military and artistic achievement in France, and deployed his charm and talents for spin and intrigue to hold his court and country within his absolute control. The Sun King's universe centred on Versailles, a glittering palace from where Louis conducted his government and complex love affairs. Nancy Mitford describes the daily life of this splendid court in sumptuous detail, recreating the past in vivid colour.Read More

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  • TheBookPeople

    This title is presented with an Introduction by Stella Tillyyard. Louis XIV was during his reign the most powerful king in Europe. He presided over a golden age of military and artistic achievement in France, and deployed his charm and talents for spin and intrigue to hold his court and country within his absolute control. The Sun King's universe centred at Versailles, a glittering palace from whence Louis conducted his government and complex love affairs. Nancy Mitford describes the daily life of this splendid court in sumptuous detail, bringing the distant past to vibrant life.

  • BookDepository

    The Sun King : Paperback : Vintage Publishing : 9780099528883 : 0099528886 : 25 Oct 2011 : During his reign Louis XIV was the most powerful king in Europe. He presided over a golden age of military and artistic achievement in France, and deployed his charm and talents for spin and intrigue to hold his court and country within his absolute control.

  • ASDA

    Louis XIV was during his reign the most powerful king in Europe. He presided over a golden age of military and artistic achievement in France and deployed his charm and talents for spin and intrigue to hold his court and country within his absolute control. This title describes the daily life of this splendid court.

  • Pickabook

    Nancy Mitford, Stella Tillyard

  • 0099528886
  • 9780099528883
  • Nancy Mitford
  • 6 October 2011
  • Vintage Classics
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 272
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