2018, ISBN: 133038699X

[EAN: 9781330386996], Neubuch, [PU: Forgotten Books, United States], Language: English. Brand new Book. Excerpt from A Prince of Pleasure: Philip of France and His Court, 1640-1701 The Bi… Altro …

[EAN: 9781330386996], Neubuch, [PU: Forgotten Books, United States], Language: English. Brand new Book. Excerpt from A Prince of Pleasure: Philip of France and His Court, 1640-1701 The Bibliography cites the chief documents upon which this volume has been based. Some modern critics hardly value the memoirs of the seventeenth century at their real worth. They are indeed collections of gossip, often requiring considerable patience to search for the illuminating facts scattered throughout their pages. But social history is founded upon personal gossip. Pepys was a gossip, so was Horace Walpole, and, later, Creevey. Madame de Sevigne was an enchanting museum, whose letters would be even more fascinating if she had not been oppressed by the fear that her correspondence was liable to examination in the post. It cannot be said that French memoirs sparkle in every line. Although the bore is not encouraged on the other side of the Channel, it is impossible to restrain him altogether from writing to his relations or dictating his reminiscences. But even the bore, however wearisome, has interesting material at his command. French writers of this description have generally something to say, and, if their budget runs thin, they draw on that keen wit and happy philosophy which is a national rather than a personal gift. When they tell a story they endeavour to recapture the actual conversation. It is curious to compare an incident as related respectively by Mademoiselle de Mont pensier and Ralph Montagu. The Englishman gives the bald facts the Frenchwoman artistically creates a dramatic picture. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. ***** Print on Demand *****.<

2017, ISBN: 133038699X

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[SR: 3129675], Paperback, [EAN: 9781330386996], Forgotten Books, Forgotten Books, Book, [PU: Forgotten Books], 2017-02-09, Forgotten Books, Excerpt from A Prince of Pleasure: Philip of France and His Court, 1640-1701"There are two kinds of history - the lying official history taught in schools, history ad usum delphini, and secret history, the shameful history which reveals the true causes of events," says Balzac through the mouth of that interesting rascal Vautrin. In "A Prince of Pleasure" my endeavour has been to show how personal motives and private hates were allowed to influence the trend of European policy. Philip of Orleans was in most respects a contemptible character, but, in spite of Louis XIV, in spite of himself, he was a man of importance. The men and women who surrounded him had an active share in the government of France, and his career is an integral part of the history of the "Grand Siecle." He founded a great family, which has not wholly lost its position, and may yet control the destinies of France. If the Legitimists saw their wishes realised, Philip's children would sit on the thrones of France and Great Britain.For over two hundred years the House of Orleans has had an almost continuous intercourse with this country. Philip was the husband of an English princess. Philip "Egalite" was a friend of George Prince of Wales (afterwards George IV). As emigres after the Revolution the princes of Orleans settled in the Thames valley.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com, 2, Biographies & Memoirs, 2327, Arts & Literature, 2365, Ethnic & National, 2376, Historical, 2396, Leaders & Notable People, 3048891, Memoirs, 2419, Professionals & Academics, 2429, Reference & Collections, 1043842, Regional Canada, 2430, Regional U.S., 2437, Specific Groups, 2446, Sports & Outdoors, 300961, Travelers & Explorers, 11314, True Crime, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 10132, Literary, 17, Literature & Fiction, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<

ISBN: 9781330386996

Excerpt from A Prince of Pleasure: Philip of France and His Court, 1640-1701 "There are two kinds of history - the lying official history taught in schools, history ad usum delphini, and… Altro …

Excerpt from A Prince of Pleasure: Philip of France and His Court, 1640-1701 "There are two kinds of history - the lying official history taught in schools, history ad usum delphini, and secret history, the shameful history which reveals the true causes of events," says Balzac through the mouth of that interesting rascal Vautrin. In "A Prince of Pleasure" my endeavour has been to show how personal motives and private hates were allowed to influence the trend of European policy. Philip of Orleans was in most respects a contemptible character, but, in spite of Louis XIV, in spite of himself, he was a man of importance. The men and women who surrounded him had an active share in the government of France, and his career is an integral part of the history of the "Grand Siecle." He founded a great family, which has not wholly lost its position, and may yet control the destinies of France. If the Legitimists saw their wishes realised, Philip's children would sit on the thrones of France and Great Britain. For over two hundred years the House of Orleans has had an almost continuous intercourse with this country. Philip was the husband of an English princess. Philip "Egalite" was a friend of George Prince of Wales (afterwards George IV). As emigres after the Revolution the princes of Orleans settled in the Thames valley. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical ... Books<