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Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV

Frantz Funck-Brentano

Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV

Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV

Frantz Funck-Brentano

Translated by George Maidment

Published in the early 20th century, 'Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV' by Frantz Funck-Brentano examines the intrigue and danger of the French court under King Louis XIV. Drawing on extensive research from the Bastille archives, Funck-Brentano provides insights into the political climate and the numerous plots that characterized this tumultuous era. The book is notable for its scholarly approach to understanding the complexities of court life and the pervasive atmosphere of suspicion and conspiracy.

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