Josephine Wilkinson

Louis XIV

The Power and the Glory

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Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pegasus Books
• Seitenzahl: 488
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. März 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 224mm x 155mm x 51mm
• Gewicht: 658g
• ISBN-13: 9781643130156
• ISBN-10: 1643130153
• Artikelnr.: 53070438

Autorenporträt

Josephine Wilkinson, a noted authority on French history, is the author of Louis XIV: The Power and the Glory. She received her PhD in History from the University of Newcastle and has been scholar-in-residence at St Denial’s Library. She now lives in York—Richard III’s favorite city.