The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Memoirs of Louis XIV., Volume 11 by Duc de Saint-SimonThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: The Memoirs of Louis XIV., Volume 11 And His Court and of The RegencyAuthor: Duc de Saint-SimonRelease Date: December 3, 2004 [EBook #3870]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE MEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV., ***Produced by David WidgerMEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV AND HIS COURT AND OFTHE REGENCYBY THE DUKE OF SAINT-SIMONVOLUME 11.CHAPTER LXXVIIIAfter having thus described with truth and the most exact fidelity all that has come to my knowledge through my ownexperience, or others qualified to speak of Louis XIV. during the last twenty-two years of his life: and after havingshown him such as he was, without prejudice (although I have permitted myself to use the arguments naturallyresulting from things), nothing remains but to describe the outside life of this monarch, during my residence at theCourt.However insipid and perhaps superfluous details so well known may appear after what has been already given,lessons will be found therein for kings who may wish to make themselves respected, and who may wish to respectthemselves. What determines me still more is, that details wearying, nay annoying, to instructed ...
MEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV AND HIS COURT AND OF THE REGENCY
Produced by David Widger
*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE MEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV., ***
Title: The Memoirs of Louis XIV., Volume 11 And His Court and of The Regency Author: Duc de Saint-Simon Release Date: December 3, 2004 [EBook #3870] Language: English