Memoirs of Louis XIV
Duc de Saint-Simon
Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency by Louis de Rouvroy, Duc de Saint-Simon, offers a captivating and scandalous glimpse into the inner workings of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV and the subsequent regency.
Through Saint-Simon's vivid and often acerbic prose, readers are transported to the opulent and intrigue-filled world of Versailles. The memoir provides a detailed account of the king's reign, from his rise to absolute power to the decline of the monarchy. Saint-Simon spares no detail, offering insights into the personal lives of the royal family, the machinations of the court, and the political landscape of the time.
The memoir also chronicles the Regency period, which followed Louis XIV's death. Saint-Simon provides a firsthand account of the tumultuous years that led to the accession of Louis XV, offering a revealing portrait of the regent, Philippe d'Orléans, and the power struggles that characterized this era.
With its scandalous revelations, witty observations, and vivid descriptions, Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency remains a fascinating and essential work for anyone interested in French history and the intricacies of courtly life.
Duration - 19m.
Author - Duc de Saint-Simon.
Narrator - Katherine Leer.
Published Date - Wednesday, 24 January 2024.
Copyright - © 1752 Duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency by Louis de Rouvroy, Duc de Saint-Simon, offers a captivating and scandalous glimpse into the inner workings of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV and the subsequent regency. Through Saint-Simon's vivid and often acerbic prose, readers are transported to the opulent and intrigue-filled world of Versailles. The memoir provides a detailed account of the king's reign, from his rise to absolute power to the decline of the monarchy. Saint-Simon spares no detail, offering insights into the personal lives of the royal family, the machinations of the court, and the political landscape of the time. The memoir also chronicles the Regency period, which followed Louis XIV's death. Saint-Simon provides a firsthand account of the tumultuous years that led to the accession of Louis XV, offering a revealing portrait of the regent, Philippe d'Orléans, and the power struggles that characterized this era. With its scandalous revelations, witty observations, and vivid descriptions, Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency remains a fascinating and essential work for anyone interested in French history and the intricacies of courtly life. Duration - 19m. Author - Duc de Saint-Simon. Narrator - Katherine Leer. Published Date - Wednesday, 24 January 2024. Copyright - © 1752 Duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:07:23
Chapter 1
Duration:20:18:56
Chapter 2
Duration:28:06:35
Chapter 3
Duration:15:22:50
Chapter 4
Duration:19:45:19
Chapter 5
Duration:17:04:05
Chapter 6
Duration:22:24:51
Chapter 7
Duration:19:45:19
Chapter 8
Duration:16:54:01
Chapter 9
Duration:19:45:10
Chapter 10
Duration:14:44:25
Chapter 11
Duration:24:21:50
Chapter 12
Duration:21:10:58
Chapter 13
Duration:20:41:20
Chapter 14
Duration:23:38:26
Chapter 15
Duration:22:17:37
Chapter 16
Duration:28:00:29
Chapter 17
Duration:20:06:18
Chapter 18
Duration:23:47:22
Chapter 19
Duration:25:25:47
Chapter 20
Duration:12:48:51
Chapter 21
Duration:22:35:54
Chapter 22
Duration:24:04:40
Chapter 23
Duration:17:52:18
Chapter 24
Duration:17:37:16
Chapter 25
Duration:16:32:02
Chapter 26
Duration:13:22:44
Chapter 27
Duration:19:13:59
Chapter 28
Duration:22:15:04
Chapter 29
Duration:27:10:52
Chapter 30
Duration:20:22:02
Chapter 31
Duration:23:12:38
Chapter 32
Duration:19:07:10
Chapter 33
Duration:17:14:26
Chapter 34
Duration:22:58:01
Chapter 35
Duration:18:31:09
Chapter 36
Duration:19:42:54
Chapter 37
Duration:29:42:01
Chapter 38
Duration:27:29:43
Chapter 39
Duration:23:31:47
Chapter 40
Duration:24:36:26
Chapter 41
Duration:16:55:43
Chapter 42
Duration:20:32:15
Chapter 43
Duration:22:59:09
Chapter 44
Duration:26:16:07
Chapter 45
Duration:22:07:16
Chapter 46
Duration:14:28:15
Chapter 47
Duration:25:04:13
Chapter 48
Duration:14:28:32
Chapter 49
Duration:23:25:06
Chapter 50
Duration:20:35:22
Chapter 51
Duration:23:16:53
Chapter 52
Duration:12:53:31
Chapter 53
Duration:16:03:06
Chapter 54
Duration:24:18:51
Chapter 55
Duration:14:42:08
Chapter 56
Duration:25:09:37
Chapter 57
Duration:26:16:07
Chapter 58
Duration:32:06:14
Chapter 59
Duration:31:14:45
Chapter 60
Duration:23:24:24
Chapter 61
Duration:20:06:09
Chapter 62
Duration:23:36:27
Chapter 63
Duration:24:07:39
Chapter 64
Duration:34:06:54
Chapter 65
Duration:20:41:20
Chapter 66
Duration:15:17:53
Chapter 67
Duration:13:39:37
Chapter 68
Duration:22:12:22
Chapter 69
Duration:23:09:05
Chapter 70
Duration:29:19:11
Chapter 71
Duration:21:44:43
Chapter 72
Duration:31:41:08
Chapter 73
Duration:22:30:39
Chapter 74
Duration:11:57:13
Chapter 75
Duration:18:23:21
Chapter 76
Duration:20:30:59
Chapter 77
Duration:17:16:42
Chapter 78
Duration:27:59:13
Chapter 79
Duration:26:58:57
Chapter 80
Duration:21:35:04
Chapter 81
Duration:14:37:45
Chapter 82
Duration:12:13:41
Chapter 83
Duration:16:03:41
Chapter 84
Duration:18:32:51
Chapter 85
Duration:17:03:31
Chapter 86
Duration:19:28:18
Chapter 87
Duration:15:25:15
Chapter 88
Duration:10:07:45
Chapter 89
Duration:08:55:35
Chapter 90
Duration:20:55:05
Chapter 91
Duration:28:50:50
Chapter 92
Duration:42:48:18
Chapter 93
Duration:28:46:00
Chapter 94
Duration:14:22:43
Chapter 95
Duration:17:18:07
Chapter 96
Duration:19:36:06
Chapter 97
Duration:13:52:13
Chapter 98
Duration:32:20:16
Chapter 99
Duration:21:10:50
Chapter 100
Duration:19:34:07
Chapter 101
Duration:19:07:53
Chapter 102
Duration:09:55:16
Chapter 103
Duration:14:39:01
Chapter 104
Duration:23:14:11
Chapter 105
Duration:17:57:16
Chapter 106
Duration:14:29:31
Chapter 107
Duration:21:10:07
Chapter 108
Duration:17:59:23
Chapter 109
Duration:17:07:12
Chapter 110
Duration:19:48:00
Chapter 111
Duration:16:00:59
Chapter 112
Duration:29:26:51
Chapter 113
Duration:27:26:45
Chapter 114
Duration:16:35:26
Chapter 115
Duration:36:01:03
Chapter 116
Duration:17:25:13
Chapter 117
Duration:16:33:02
Chapter 118
Duration:26:47:36
Chapter 119
Duration:15:19:17
Ending Credits
Duration:00:09:24