Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 15

Louis De Rouvroy Saint-Simon

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The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Memoirs of Louis XIV., Volume 15 by Duc de Saint-SimonThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: The Memoirs of Louis XIV., Volume 15 And His Court and of The RegencyAuthor: Duc de Saint-SimonRelease Date: December 3, 2004 [EBook #3874]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE MEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV., ***Produced by David WidgerMEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV AND HIS COURT AND OF THEREGENCYBY THE DUKE OF SAINT-SIMONVOLUME 15.CHAPTER CXIIIFew events of importance had taken place during my absence in Spain. Shortly after my return, however, a circumstanceoccurred which may fairly claim description from me. Let me, therefore, at once relate it.Cardinal Dubois, every day more and more firmly established in the favour of M. le Duc d'Orleans, pined for nothing lessthan to be declared prime minister. He was already virtually in that position, but was not publicly or officially recognisedas being so. He wished, therefore, to be declared.One great obstacle in his path was the Marechal de Villeroy, with whom he was on very bad terms, and whom he wasafraid of transforming into an open and declared enemy, owing to the influence the Marechal exerted over others.Tormented with agitating thoughts, every day that ...

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• Publié le: 08 décembre 2010
• Nombre de lectures: 23
• Langue: English

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