Sun King: Louis XIV At Versailles By Nancy Mitford

Pre-owned. With an introduction by Stella Tillyard. During his reign Louis XIV was the most powerful king in Europe. He presided over a golden age of military and artistic achievement in France, and deployed his charm and talents for spin and intrigue to hold his court and country within his absolute control. The Sun King’s universe centred on Versailles, a glittering palace from where Louis conducted his government and complex love affairs. Nancy Mitford describes the daily life of this splendid court in sumptuous detail, recreating the past in vivid colour. Spine cracked, most notable between pages 48 and 49. A little staining to the top edge. Small tear to the bottom right of the spine. A little shelfwear. Published by Michael Joseph Ltd 1983