King of the World: The Life of Louis XIV, Hardcover - Philip Mansel

Reducere. Louis XIV was a man in pursuit of glory. Not content to be the ruler of a world power, he wanted the power to rule the world. And, for a time, he c...

Publisher: Penguin Books LtdAuthor(s): Philip ManselIllustration(s): 24pp colourNumber of pages: 640Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 129 x 196 x 3...

Reducere. Louis XIV, the highly-feted "Sun King, " was renowned for his political and cultural influence and for raising France to a new level of prominence ...

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Reducere. King Louis XIVHe was born on September 5th, 1638 in the French lap of luxury otherwise known as the "Chateau de Saint-Germain-en-Laye." This extrav...

*In 1664, the musketeer D'Artagnan rode beside a heavily-armoured carriage as it rumbled slowly southwards from Paris, carrying his great friend Ni...

DescriptionThe reign of Louis XIV of France had a great impact on the course of European and world military history. The years 1643 to 1715 were a ...

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCAuthor(s): Philip ManselIllustration(s): 25 bw integratedNumber of pages: 256Publication date: 2021Dimensions: ...

Brilliantly explores the relationships which existed between The Sun King and the women in his life, from his mistresses to his mother. From the be...

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This revised edition features three new chapters. Bestselling author on Levantine history Philip Mansel reveals Aleppo's past as a vibrant world ci...

Publisher: Shambhala Publications IncIllustration(s): 37 ILLUSTRATIONSNumber of pages: 208Publication date: 2014Dimensions: 228 x 152 x 16Cover typ...

Publisher: Palgrave MacmillanIllustration(s): XIX, 486 p.Number of pages: 486Collection: Document History of Western CivilizationPublication date: ...

Henry II conquered the largest empire of any English medieval king. Yet it is the people around him we remember: his wife Eleanor, whom he seduced ...

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DescriptionInnovator. Tyrant. Consummate showman. Passionate lover of women. After the death of King Louis XIII in 1643, the French crown went to h...

Studies the way in which status symbols operated as a key tool for defining and redefining identities, relations, and power in the hierarchical wor...

The life of Franklin Roosevelt's most trusted and powerful advisor, Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief "Fascinating...

DescriptionSir Thomas Graham, Lord Lynedoch, is best known for his exceptional military career. He was one of the Duke of Wellington's ablest lieut...

Publisher: Square EnixAuthor(s): Square EnixIllustration(s): 304 Illustrations, unspecifiedNumber of pages: 304Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 21...

The incredible inside story of World of Twist, the greatest lost band of all time, as told by co-founder Gordon King.Publisher: Bonnier Books LtdAu...

Publisher: Square EnixAuthor(s): Square EnixIllustration(s): 304 Illustrations, unspecifiedNumber of pages: 304Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 21...

Reducere. A major study of both the written and pictorial work of a neglected genius whose breadth of interest made him the last Renaissance man - Fully exam...

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In For the Life of the World Alexander Schmemann suggests an approach to the world and life within it, which stems from the liturgical experience o...

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This remarkable book grew out of a conference headed by Ren Gu non, the sinologist Ren Grousset, and the neo-Thomist Jacques Maritain on questions ...

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Publisher: iUniverseAuthor(s): Father William (Consultant Child and) YoungNumber of pages: 544Publication date: 2004Dimensions: 222 x 141 x 33Cover...

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The Army of the House of Austria and its evolution during the wars against the Porte and France.

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Publisher: Laurence King PublishingAuthor(s): Philip KennedyNumber of pages: 352Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 322 x 228 x 37Cover type: Hardbac...

Monarchs are a favorite and familiar North American butterfly, and their incredible annual migration has captured the popular imagination for gener...

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Eight different bears of the world set out to display their likes, their homes and their status as the best at climbing, best at catching fish and ...

A timeless source of wisdom for people looking to lead a life of simplicity, purpose, and serenityThe Rule of St. Benedict has governed monastic co...

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