Mansel, Philip
King of the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226690896
- author:
- Mansel, Philip
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- T.H.E. University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 229mm / 152mm
- Genre:
- History Biographies & True Stories Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Louis XIV: A Life of Ambition and Power Philip Mansel's biography of Louis XIV is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the life of one of history's most fascinating figures. This book takes the Sun King beyond the confines of Versailles, revealing his extensive global ambitions and the complex web of alliances and rivalries that shaped his reign. From his early years to his later years, Louis XIV's pursuit of power and glory took him to the farthest reaches of his empire, including London, Madrid, Constantinople, Bangkok, and beyond. Mansel draws on a wide range of international archives and sources, including the correspondence of Louis's second wife, Madame de Maintenon, to bring the king's world to vivid life. Through Mansel's narrative, we witness the rise and fall of Louis XIV, from his early years as a dazzling and attractive young king to his later years as a belligerent reactionary who set France on the path to revolution.
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