Louis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon's 'Memoirs' provide a fascinating insight into the court of Louis XIV and the regency that followed. Saint-Simon was a member of the court and his observations are detailed and engaging. His memoirs are an essential read for anyone interested in the social and political history of early modern France.

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