The book "Memoirs of Louis XIV and his court and regency. Volume 13" was written by the French writer and diplomat Louis de Rouvrois, duke de Saint-Simon. In his memoirs, the author talks about the life of the French king Louis XIV, his court and the regency period during the reign of Louis XV. Authentic records, which inspired later historians and writers, allow the reader to better understand the political and social aspects of France in the 17th and 18th centuries. Duc de Saint-Simon's devoted style and deep reflections make this book a diamond among the historical evidence of its time. Recommended for anyone interested in French history and the culture of the great Ancien Régime period.