The Story Of Civilization (VIII) The Age Of Louis XIV By Will Durant-HC, 1963

 

Condition:

“Excellent Condition” 

Binding

Hardcover

Language

English

Author

Will Durant

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Topic

Historical

Country/Region of Manufacture

United States

Subject

History

ISBN

0671012150

"The Story of Civilization: Volume VIII, The Age of Louis XIV" by Will Durant, published in 1963, is a comprehensive history of the 17th century, focusing on the reign of King Louis XIV of France.

Here's a brief overview:

**The Age of Louis XIV**

The book is the eighth volume of Will Durant's 11-volume series, "The Story of Civilization". It covers the period from 1648 to 1715, with a focus on the reign of Louis XIV (1643-1715), also known as the "Sun King".

Durant's narrative explores the cultural, political, and social developments that shaped Europe during this period. He examines the rise of absolute monarchy, the Wars of the Spanish Succession, and the decline of the Holy Roman Empire.

price/$12.99

full-width