Louis XIV

Louis XIV

by IanDunlop (Author)

Synopsis

A portrait of Louis XIV, the Sun King, who reigned over France from 1643-1715. Against the background of his era - one of the greatest for art, literature and architecture, including the building of Versailles - it shows how he was regarded at the time of his reign, as an inspirer and enabler.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 510
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Pimlico
Published: 04 Jan 2001

ISBN 10: 0712667091
ISBN 13: 9780712667098

Media Reviews
An epic account...that sets the King like a brilliant jewel in the context of his times, his family and familiars and the magnificence of Versailles. --Iain Finlayson, The Times


An up-to-date portrait of the King... There is much to enjoy in Dunlop's account of this proudest and ablest of royal peacocks. --John Adamson, Sunday Telegraph
Author Bio
Ian Dunlop's books include The Royal Palaces of France and a highly praised biography of Marie Antoinette.