Louis XIV - by Josephine Wilkinson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An intelligent, authoritative, and often surprising biography of the most famous of French monarchs, by an acclaimed biographer and historian.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>An intelligent, authoritative, and often surprising biography of the most famous of French monarchs, by an acclaimed biographer and historian.</b> <p/>This stylish and incisive narrative presents readers with a fresh perspective on one of the most fascinating kings in European history. Louis XIV's story has all the ingredients of a Dumas classic: legendary beginnings, beguiling women, court intrigue, a mysterious prisoner in an iron mask, lavish court entertainments, the scandal of a mistress who was immersed in the dark arts, and a central character who is handsome and romantic, but with a frighteningly dark side to his character. <p/>Louis believed himself to be semi-divine. His self-identification as the Sun King, which was reflected in iconography by the sun god, Apollo, influenced every aspect of Louis's life: his political philosophy, his wars, and his relationships with courtiers and subjects. <p/>As a military strategist, Louis's capacity was ambiguous, but he was an astute politician who led his country to the heights of sophistication and power--and then had the misfortune to live long enough to see it all crumble away. As the sun began to set upon this most glorious of reigns, it brought a gathering darkness filled with the anguish of dead heirs, threatened borders, and a populace that was dangerously dependent upon--but greatly distanced from--its king.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"An impressive revisionist biography."-- "The Times (London) [praise for Josephine Wilkinson]"<br><br>"Wilkinson bravely tackles the question head on: what really happened to Richard's nephews, the Princes in the Tower? The writing is incisive, rigorous and academic whilst also being accessible and engaging. Wilkinson will certainly get you thinking."-- "Huffington Post [praise for Josephine Wilkinson]"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Josephine Wilkinson</b>, a noted authority on French history, is the author of<i> Louis XIV: The Power and the Glory</i>. She received her PhD in History from the University of Newcastle and has been scholar-in-residence at St Denial's Library. She now lives in York--Richard III's favorite city.
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