The Sun King Author:Nancy Mitford The Sun King is a magnificent re-creation of hte centure of Louis XIV, and of the hunting lodge at Versailles which he transformed into the greatest palace in Europe. Nancy Mitford describes the daily life of the King, the Court and the Government during the years of France's zenith in military power and artistic achievement. She follows the g... more »radual creation of hte palace, the complex intrigues of hte court and the course of Louis' love affairs, culminating in his secret marriage to Madame de Maintenon. The text is extravagantly illustrated with 187 pictures, including 56 pages in full color.« less