France Under the Regency: With a Review of the Administration of Louis XIV (1892)

James Breck Perkins

France Under the Regency: With a Review of the Administration of Louis XIV (1892)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 August 2008
Pages
628
ISBN
9781437015904

France Under the Regency: With a Review of the Administration of Louis XIV (1892)

James Breck Perkins

""France Under The Regency: With A Review Of The Administration Of Louis XIV"" is a historical book written by James Breck Perkins in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive account of the period of the Regency in France, which lasted from 1715 to 1723, following the death of Louis XIV. The book also includes a detailed review of the administration of Louis XIV, who ruled France for over 70 years and was known for his absolute monarchy.Perkins delves into the political, social, and economic aspects of the Regency period, covering topics such as the financial crisis, the role of the nobility, the influence of the church, and the emergence of new cultural trends. He also examines the personalities of the key figures of the time, including the Duke of Orleans, who served as Regent, and the influential philosopher Voltaire.The book is well-researched and informative, providing readers with a glimpse into a pivotal period in French history. It is a valuable resource for history enthusiasts, scholars, and students of French history.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.

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