The Sun King: Louis XIV At Versailles

MITFORD, Nancy Envelope letter addressed to Jacques-Louis Francine Esq 2828 Darby Road Ardmore PA w/ double-faced letter written by Nancy Mitford dated 23 Feb 67 on her stationery w/ 4 rue d'Antois 78 Versailles: Dear Sir, thank you very much indeed for writing. I am most sorry and ashamed to have slaughtered your family in this manner and all will be corrected and just in order in the future editions (French & Italian are not yet out and various paper backs are being prepared) [255] pp. Crescent Books 1966 10 1/4" x 8" This deservedly famous book brings a glittering century to life, taking as its subject Louis XIV at Versailles from the moment he decided to transform his father s hunting lodge into the greatest palace in Europe, to his death there 54 years later. Focusing on the daily life of the King, the Court and the government during the period of France s apogee of military power and artistic achievement, this lavishly illustrated book covers the course of Louis XIV s love affairs, culminating in his secret marriage to Madame de Maintenon, the affair of the poison, the creation of St. Cyr, Lord Portland s embassy and the marriage of the Duchess of Bourgogne. *rear hinge exposed/ endpaper loss*.…