"Memoirs of Louis XIV and his Court and Regency - Volume 11" is an important historical document that allows readers to step into the footsteps of huge events in French history. The author, Louis de Rouvroy, Duke of Saint-Simon, knows genealogy very well. In his memoirs, he talks about the inner sidelines of the royal court, describing not only political intrigues, but also everyday details of life in the royal residence. This book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in French history, culture and social order during the era of absolutism."