Overview: The Sun King is a dazzling double portrait of Louis XIV and Versailles, the opulent court from which he ruled. With characteristic elan, Nancy Mitford reconstructs the daily life of king and courtiers during France's golden age, offering vivid sketches of the architect…
Le commerce du luxe à Paris aux 17e et 18e siècles: échanges nationaux et internationaux
by Michel, Patrick, Syndram, Dirk, Szanto, Mickaël, Bimbenet-Privat, Michèle, Leben, Ulrich, Gorce, Jérôme de La, Bastien, Vincent, Vittet, Jean, Coquery, Natacha, Hinners, Linda, Tilmann, Max, Ottomeyer, Hans, Vassalo e Silva, Nuno, Baulez, Christian
Louis XIV and his court at Versailles had a profound influence on music in France and throughout Europe. In 1660 Louis visited Aix-en-Provence, a trip that resulted in political and cultural transformations throughout the region. Soon thereafter Aix became an important center of…
"Louis XIV and his court at Versailles had a profound influence on music in France and throughout Europe. In 1660 Louis visited Aix-en-Provence, a trip that resulted in political and cultural transformations throughout the region. Soon thereafter Aix became an important center o…
"Louis XIV and his court at Versailles had a profound influence on music in France and throughout Europe. In 1660 Louis visited Aix-en-Provence, a trip that resulted in political and cultural transformations throughout the region. Soon thereafter Aix became an important center o…
Nothing represents the turbulent and inspiring history of France quite like the Palace of Versailles. Made famous by the absolutist king Louis XIV, Versailles became legendary for its aristocratic and cultural splendors, but after the Revolution of 1789 it fell into disrepute as…