Les Tourelles: Histoire des châteaux de France, volume II by Léon Gozlan
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"Les Tourelles: Histoire des châteaux de France, volume II" by Léon Gozlan is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around the opulence and grandeur of French châteaux, particularly focusing on the festivities held by Nicolas Fouquet for Louis XIV at his lavish estate, Vaux-le-Vicomte. The book seems to delve into the themes of power, court intrigues, and the artistic and architectural splendor of this period. The
opening of the book sets the stage for a grand celebration planned by Nicolas Fouquet to impress King Louis XIV. It describes the elaborate preparations for the event, including the journey to Vaux, where Fouquet aims to showcase his wealth and hospitality. The interactions between Fouquet and his friends, including light-hearted gambling and discussions about the forthcoming festivities, highlight the contrasts of merriment and underlying tensions in the court. As the narrative unfolds, it foreshadows the significant events that will take place during the celebration, hinting at political intrigue and the fateful consequences of such ostentation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gozlan, Léon, 1803-1866 |
|---|---|
| Title | Les Tourelles: Histoire des châteaux de France, volume II |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Castles -- France |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39513 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 302 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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