Un Misanthrope à la Cour de Louis XIV: Montausier, sa vie et son temps by Roux
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"Un Misanthrope à la Cour de Louis XIV: Montausier, sa vie et son temps" by Amédée Roux is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the life of the Duke of Montausier, framing him as a central figure of the 17th century, highlighting the significant events of his time, including the Thirty Years' War, the Fronde, and the cultural blossoming of literature amid religious persecution. The opening
of the text provides an overview of the context and motivations behind Montausier's life, illustrating his experiences as a soldier and a man of letters. Roux outlines Montausier's adherence to his principles throughout his military service, portraying him as a steadfast supporter of his king during the civil unrest of his era. It further discusses his relationships with notable contemporaries and sets the stage for an examination of his character as both a military leader and a literary patron, indicating that Montausier embodies the virtues and contradictions of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Roux, Amédée, 1828-1903? |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04003302 |
| Title | Un Misanthrope à la Cour de Louis XIV: Montausier, sa vie et son temps |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 |
| Subject | Montausier, Charles de Sainte-Maure, duc de, 1610-1690 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43848 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 475 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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