Saint-Simon, 1675-1755

""Saint-Simon, 1675-1755"" is a biography of Louis de Rouvroy, Duc de Saint-Simon, written by Gaston Boissier. Saint-Simon was a French nobleman and courtier who lived during the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV. He is best known for his extensive memoirs, which provide a detailed account of the court of Versailles and the aristocracy of his time. Boissier's biography explores Saint-Simon's life and career, including his background, education, and political and social connections. The book also delves into Saint-Simon's writing, analyzing the content and style of his memoirs and their significance as a historical document. Boissier draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive portrait of Saint-Simon and his world. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French history, literature, or culture, as well as for scholars and students of biography and memoir.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.