Louis XIV and Twenty Million Frenchmen by Pierre Goubert

'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. Pierre Goubert, Louis XIV et vingt millions de Franais, Paris, 1966. Goubert is a past master, and his subtle portrayal of the great social trends of the age deserves to be widely read.”- Times Literary Supplement First Minister of King Louis XIII for 20 years, from 1624 to his death in 1642. should serve a generation of student and general readers as the essential introduction to the France of Louis XIV.”- The American Historical Review

It is safe to recommend the work as the best book available on the subject for the educated layman.”- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Louis XIV and Twenty Million Frenchman Written by an authority on 17th century Europe, Pierre Goubert not only outlines the life the famous “Sun King.' but the millions of subjects under his rule, and the effects his choices had on the them. Pierre Goubert not only outlines the life the famous Sun King. Ruling for three quarters of a century, the King of France had the longest reign in European history, and the effects of his rule would create the conditions that would lead to the French Revolution. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Louis XIV is one of history’s most notorious rulers. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Louis XIV & Twenty Million Frenchmen at . Louis XIV and twenty million Frenchmen Authors: Pierre Goubert, Anne Carter (Translator) Print Book, English, 1970 Edition: 1st American ed.

Louis XIV and Twenty Million Frenchmen by Pierre Goubert