The Memoirs Of The Duke Of Saint-Simon V1: On The Reign Of Louis XIV And The Regency is a historical book written by Bayle St. John. The book is a collection of memoirs written by the Duke of Saint-Simon, a French nobleman who lived during the reign of Louis XIV and the Regency period. The memoirs provide a detailed account of the political and social events that took place during this time, including the court intrigues, the wars, and the scandals that rocked the French court. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period of time. The first volume covers the period from 1691 to 1709, during which Louis XIV was still in power. The memoirs are written in a lively and engaging style, and provide a fascinating insight into the inner workings of the French court during one of the most important periods in French history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in French history or the history of Europe in general.In Three 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.