Antonia FraserHistory · Biography & Memoir·b. 1932
Love and Louis XIV
Synopsis
Discover the private life of Louis XIV, the Sun King, beyond the grandeur of his court. Antonia Fraser examines the king's complex relationships with the women in his life, from his devout mother Anne of Austria to his political bride Marie-Thérèse. This biography explores Louis's romantic and sexual desires, offering insights into the era's social and religious dynamics.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10