Louis XIV: The Power and the Glory

Biography & Memoir, Royalty, Historical
Cover of the book Louis XIV: The Power and the Glory by Josephine Wilkinson, Pegasus Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Josephine Wilkinson ISBN: 9781643131054
Publisher: Pegasus Books Publication: March 5, 2019
Imprint: Pegasus Books Language: English
Author: Josephine Wilkinson
ISBN: 9781643131054
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Publication: March 5, 2019
Imprint: Pegasus Books
Language: English

An intelligent, authoritative, and often surprising biography of the most famous of French monarchs, by an acclaimed biographer and historian.

This stylish and incisive narrative presents readers with a fresh perspective on one of the most fascinating kings in European history. Louis XIV’s story has all the ingredients of a Dumas classic: legendary beginnings, beguiling women, court intrigue, a mysterious prisoner in an iron mask, lavish court entertainments, the scandal of a mistress who was immersed in the dark arts, and a central character who is handsome and romantic, but with a frighteningly dark side to his character.

Louis believed himself to be semi-divine. His self-identification as the Sun King, which was reflected in iconography by the sun god, Apollo, influenced every aspect of Louis’s life: his political philosophy, his wars, and his relationships with courtiers and subjects.

As a military strategist, Louis’s capacity was ambiguous, but he was an astute politician who led his country to the heights of sophistication and power—and then had the misfortune to live long enough to see it all crumble away. As the sun began to set upon this most glorious of reigns, it brought a gathering darkness filled with the anguish of dead heirs, threatened borders, and a populace that was dangerously dependent upon—but greatly distanced from—its king.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

An intelligent, authoritative, and often surprising biography of the most famous of French monarchs, by an acclaimed biographer and historian.

This stylish and incisive narrative presents readers with a fresh perspective on one of the most fascinating kings in European history. Louis XIV’s story has all the ingredients of a Dumas classic: legendary beginnings, beguiling women, court intrigue, a mysterious prisoner in an iron mask, lavish court entertainments, the scandal of a mistress who was immersed in the dark arts, and a central character who is handsome and romantic, but with a frighteningly dark side to his character.

Louis believed himself to be semi-divine. His self-identification as the Sun King, which was reflected in iconography by the sun god, Apollo, influenced every aspect of Louis’s life: his political philosophy, his wars, and his relationships with courtiers and subjects.

As a military strategist, Louis’s capacity was ambiguous, but he was an astute politician who led his country to the heights of sophistication and power—and then had the misfortune to live long enough to see it all crumble away. As the sun began to set upon this most glorious of reigns, it brought a gathering darkness filled with the anguish of dead heirs, threatened borders, and a populace that was dangerously dependent upon—but greatly distanced from—its king.

More books from Pegasus Books

Cover of the book Storm Cell: A Lewis Cole Mystery (The Lewis Cole Series) by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book The Story of Britain: A History of the Great Ages: From the Romans to the Present by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book Between Hope and Fear: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book Papyrus: The Plant that Changed the World: From Ancient Egypt to Today's Water Wars by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book A Fool for a Client: A Stanley Hastings Mystery (Stanley Hastings Mysteries) by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book Stalin's Scribe: Literature, Ambition, and Survival: The Life of Mikhail Sholokhov by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book Vanishing: A Novel by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes: The Greatest Detective Stories: 1837-1914 by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book Death and the Olive Grove by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book No Pasarán!: Writings from the Spanish Civil War by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book A Darker Shade of Blue: Stories by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book The Silver Bear: A Novel (Silver Bear Thrillers) by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book The Complete Macrobiotic Diet: 7 Steps to Feel Fabulous, Look Vibrant, and Think Clearly by Josephine Wilkinson
Cover of the book The Making of Markova by Josephine Wilkinson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy