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A scholarly examination of King Louis XIV's attempts to legitimize his reign in France,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sunspots and the Sun King: Sovereignty and Mediation in Seventeenth-Century France (Hardcover)
Ellen M. McClure (Associate Prof. of French, Univ. of Illinois at Chicago) presents Sunspots And The Sun King: Sovereignty And Mediation In Seventeenth-Century France, a scholarly examination of King Louis XIV's attempts to legitimize his reign in France during the sixteenth century. From a close reading of texts devoted to the definition of sovereignty, to a meticulous study of Louis XIV's memoirs, to an analysis of the diplomats, ambassadors, and mediators who communicated the king's authority, Sunspots And The Sun King leaves no stone unturned in its search to delineate the monarchial philosophies and justifications of the nation and era. Especial scrutiny is devoted to the inherent contradictions of the logical and mystical aspects of the concept of "divine right monarchy". Written for advanced students and scholars of history and philosophy, Sunspots And The Sun King is especially recommended for college and university library collections.
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Sunspots and the Sun King: Sovereignty and Mediation in Seventeenth-Century France by Ellen M. McClure (Hardcover - June 5, 2006)
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