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Brother to the Sun King: Philippe, Duke of Orleans by Barker, Nancy Nichols
by Barker, Nancy Nichols | HC | Acceptable
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A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780801837913
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-10
080183791X
ISBN-13
9780801837913
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4038732602
Product Key Features
Book Title
Brother to the Sun King : Philippe, Duke of Orleans
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1989
Topic
Royalty, Europe / France, Europe / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
24.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
88-046061
Dewey Edition
19
Reviews
"Combines archival research with twentieth-century psychological insights to illuminate a sad life of Philippe d'Orléans... Skillfully portrays Philippe's personality and that of others."-- Wilson Library Bulletin
Dewey Decimal
944/.033/0924 B
Table Of Content
List of Illustrations Preface Chapter 1. Brother of Le Dieudonné Chapter 2. The "Education" of a Prince Chapter 3. Le Roi Manqué Chapter 4. Minette Chapter 5. Madame is Dying! Madame is Dead! Chapter 6. Liselotte Chapter 7. Long Live Monsieur, Who Has Won the Battle! Chapter 8. Service to Mammon Chapter 9. The End of the Tether Epilogue: A Prince for Posterity Genealogical Charts Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
In battle he fought with legendary valor . . . At court, dressed in silks and ribbons, he openly favored his male lovers . . . Despised but feared by his brother, he was the perpetual loser in a lifelong sibling rivalry . . . "Philippe, brother of Louis XIV, might have been a prince of great renown in the service of the king--had the king only shown him his faith and trust. . . . This is an excellent book. I congratulate the author on a work that is objective and of high quality." Henry, Count of Paris, In battle he fought with legendary valor . . . At court, dressed in silks and ribbons, he openly favored his male lovers . . . Despised but feared by his brother, he was the perpetual loser in a lifelong sibling rivalry . . . Philippe, brother of Louis XIV, might have been a prince of great renown in the service of the king--had the king only shown him his faith and trust. . . . This is an excellent book. I congratulate the author on a work that is objective and of high quality. Henry, Count of Paris
LC Classification Number
DC130.O73B37 1989
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- 3***l (1089)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat condition good appearance
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