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The Age of Louis XIV: The Story of Civilization, Volume VIII Book by Will Durant

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Language

English

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Locally Printed

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Unidentified

Dimensions

5.5 x 8.5 inches

ISBN-13

979-8218777920

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Volume VIII of Will and Ariel Durant’s The Story of Civilization, The Age of Louis XIV, covers the peak of European history from 1648 to 1715. It details France's cultural and political dominance und

Volume VIII of Will and Ariel Durant’s The Story of Civilization, The Age of Louis XIV, covers the peak of European history from 1648 to 1715. It details France's cultural and political dominance under the Sun King, alongside the intellectual revolution, the Scientific Revolution, and the arts across Europe.

The book is organized into a sweeping, panoramic exploration of a transformative era:

The Sun King's France (1648–1715): The core narrative focuses on King Louis XIV’s absolute monarchy, the centralization of the French state, and his efforts to make France the cultural and military center of Europe. It examines both the splendors of his court at Versailles and the devastating poverty and revolts caused by his endless wars.
Broader European Developments: While heavily centered on France, the book also chronicles events across England (Cromwell, Milton), Russia (Peter the Great), and the Netherlands. It highlights Dutch cultural prosperity during the golden age of Vermeer and William of Orange.
The Birth of the Enlightenment: The Durants emphasize the pivotal philosophical and scientific breakthroughs of the age. The narrative shifts from superstition and intolerance toward modern science and philosophy, featuring deep dives into thinkers and scientists like Isaac Newton, Baruch Spinoza, and Gottfried Leibniz.

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