La Cour de Louis XIV

Name: La Cour de Louis XIV
Author: Imbert de Saint-Amand

By Imbert de Saint-Amand

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A portraitist study reconstructs the principal women of the royal court through concise biographical sketches that emphasize personality, influence, and social role. The narrative synthesizes memoirs, historical writings, and archival material to outline careers, scandals, fashions, and the rituals that structured daily life at court. Detailed descriptions of palace rooms, ceremonial spaces, and gardens serve to show how etiquette, spectacle, religion, and taste shaped behavior and reputation. Interwoven authorial reflections compare courtly grandeur with moments of political turmoil and aim to render complex sources accessible to general readers.

About the Author

Imbert de Saint-Amand

Imbert de Saint-Amand was a French author known for his historical works focusing on the lives of notable figures from the French monarchy. His writings often explore the intricacies of court life and the personal stories behind significant historical events. Among his notable works is "Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty," which delves into the life of the infamous queen and the tumultuous period leading to the French Revolution. De Saint-Amand's other significant titles include "The Court of the Empress Josephine" and "The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X," showcasing his interest in the dynamics of power and society in 18th and 19th century France.