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A fascinating and fresh interpretation of the life of Philippe d'Orleans and a portrait of a brilliant and glomorous time in history. Philippe D'Orleans had been a rebel at the court of Versailles, delighting in flouting convention and flaunting his vice. The focus on his lurid reputation led many historians to overlook his achievements. Libertine he may have been, but he was also a great Liberal and gallantly pursued a goal of peace and prosperity for all his fellow countrymen while beset by conspiracies, plots and intrigues. Patron of Watteau and the young Voltaire, Philippe D'Orleans was a modernising patrician whose Regency was was both glamorous and a fascinating transition period in the history of a nation. This biography sheds a new light on the man and his times.
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- PublisherPhoenix Giant
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 075380459X
- ISBN 13 9780753804599
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages366
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A fascinating and fresh interpretation of the life of Philippe d'Orleans and a portrait of a brilliant and glomorous time in history. Philippe D'Orleans had been a rebel at the court of Versailles, delighting in flouting convention and flaunting his vice. The focus on his lurid reputation led many historians to overlook his achievements. Libertine he may have been, but he was also a great Liberal and gallantly pursued a goal of peace and prosperity for all his fellow countrymen while beset by conspiracies, plots and intrigues. Patron of Watteau and the young Voltaire, Philippe D'Orleans was a modernising patrician whose Regency was was both glamorous and a fascinating transition period in the history of a nation. This biography sheds a new light on the man and his times. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002169849
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The Man Who Would Be King : The Life of Philippe D'Orleans, Regent of France 1674-1723
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First Trade Paperback Edition. Life of Philippe d'Orleans, regent of France on behalf of King Louis XV. 366pp, photo illustrated. Bright, clean, unmarked interior. tight, square binding, no spine creases. Almost 'as new'. Weight, 504g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 34568
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