Memoirs of Louis the Fourteenth is a two-volume book written by Louis XIV, the King of France, and published in 1806. The book is a personal account of the life and reign of Louis XIV, one of the most powerful monarchs in French history. In the first volume, Louis XIV covers his early years, including his childhood, education, and ascension to the throne at the age of four. He also discusses his relationships with his family, advisors, and other important figures in his life. The first volume also covers his military campaigns, including the War of Devolution and the Franco-Dutch War.The second volume covers the latter part of Louis XIV's reign, including the War of the League of Augsburg and the War of the Spanish Succession. He also discusses his personal life, including his relationships with his mistresses and his religious beliefs. The second volume concludes with Louis XIV's death in 1715 and his legacy as one of the most influential monarchs in French history.Overall, Memoirs of Louis the Fourteenth provides readers with a unique perspective on the life and reign of one of the most powerful monarchs in European history. The book offers insights into the political, military, and personal life of Louis XIV, as well as the culture and society of seventeenth and eighteenth-century France.In Two Volumes.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.