Auguste Maquet - Paris sous Louis XIV, Monuments et vues - 1883

A captivating edition superbly bound and illustrated of this work which offers a wide historical panorama of the French capital under the reign of Louis XIV, a period marked by the assertion of absolute monarchy, the development of the arts, the cultural radiance of France and the profound transformations of political and social life - A writer and historian, Auguste Maquet is notably known for his literary collaboration with Alexandre Dumas, but his historical works also attest to his interest in the great figures of the past, political events, and the evolutions of French society - In this work, the author strives to bring 17th-century Paris back to life by describing its streets, its districts, its monuments, its institutions, its daily habits and the characters who contribute to its liveliness - Auguste Maquet - Paris under Louis XIV - 1883 - Laplace, Sanchez et Cie - 346 p. Good binding condition, volume in its full red cloth gilt edition, light signs of wear, gilded edges, smooth spine with gilt ornament, gilded lettering, superb black-and-gold decoration on the boards - Good interior condition with browning, superb vignette on the title page, beautiful drop cap, work enriched with numerous and fine engravings in black both within and outside the text, text fairly clean, endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –

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