Saint-Simon, 1675-1755

Saint-Simon, 1675-1755 is a biography of Louis de Rouvroy, Duc de Saint-Simon, written by Gaston Boissier. The book explores the life and times of Saint-Simon, a French nobleman and memoirist who is best known for his extensive memoirs detailing the court of Louis XIV. Boissier delves into Saint-Simon's upbringing, his education, and his early years at court. He also examines Saint-Simon's relationships with other members of the court, including the king himself, and his involvement in political intrigue. In addition, the book provides insight into the cultural and social milieu of 18th-century France, and how it shaped Saint-Simon's worldview and writing. Overall, Saint-Simon, 1675-1755 is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most important figures of the French court.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.