Memoirs Of The Court Of Louis XIV. And Of The Regency: Volume 4 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789376399949)

Memoirs of the court of Louis XIV and of the regency Volume 4 presents a richly detailed portrayal of court life shaped by ambition rivalry and personal contradiction. The narrative unfolds through sharp observations and anecdotal reflections that reveal how power operates behind formal ceremony. Relationships are marked by jealousy devotion and calculation, exposing the emotional costs of proximity to authority. Domestic tensions romantic entanglements and private grievances coexist with public splendor, highlighting the fragile balance between image and reality. The account pays close attention to personality, illustrating how individual temperament influences political alignment and social standing. Wit and candor guide the narrative voice, offering critique without detachment and humor without sentimentality. Family concerns and private loyalties intersect with public expectation, revealing how personal life is constrained by rank and duty. Through vivid scenes and reflective commentary, the volume captures the instability beneath luxury, presenting court society as a place of constant negotiation. Overall, the work transforms daily observation into historical insight, emphasizing memory experience and human vulnerability within rigid structures of power.

Author: Duchesse D' Charlotte-Elisab Orleans
ISBN-10: 9376399943
ISBN-13: 9789376399949
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2025
Pages: 60
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.14d