Ludwig XIV, until now meant: absolutism, centralism, "the state is me". His reign stands for the splendour of Versailles, for courtly intrigues and power games. Philip Mansel shows us a new side of the Sun King: a ruler whose interests and ambitions extended far beyond his homeland. Who not only extended France's borders into the Netherlands and Germany, but also established colonies in America, Africa and India, and whose style of government found numerous imitators from Brunswick to Württemberg.
The Germany of the late 17th century can only be understood if one knows Louis's diplomatic moves. Mansel's colourfully written biography provides the key.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Mansel, Philip
Title
König der Welt. Das Leben von Ludwig XIV
Details
With illustrations 896 pages.
State
new
Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft Hindenburgstr. 40 64295 Darmstadt Deutschland
