1597 Memoires of Philippe Commines King Louis XI France Charles VIII Political
This incredible 16th-century work on French history is the personal memoirs of Philippe de Commines. The 1597 book “Les Memoires de Messire Philippe de Commines … ” published by “Martin Nutius,” presents the memoirs of Sir Philippe de Commines, chronicling the deeds and actions of King Louis XI and his son Charles VIII, both kings of France. This edition also includes two letters of recommendation from the author. This work offers valuable insights into the political intrigues and events of the late 15th century in France. Published by Martin Nutius, this edition likely served as an important historical source during the late Renaissance, providing readers with firsthand accounts of the reigns of these French monarchs.
Philippe de Commines (1447 – 1511) was a writer and diplomat in the courts of Burgundy and France. He has been called “the first truly modern writer” (Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve) and “the first critical and philosophical historian since classical times” (Oxford Companion to English Literature). Neither a chronicler nor a historian in the usual sense of the word, his analyses of the contemporary political scene are what made him virtually unique in his own time.
We do not find any other examples of 16th-century printings of this work for sale elsewhere! We do find early 17th-century editions for sale for over $5,600! Extremely rare and important historical source.
1597 Memoires of Philippe Commines King Louis XI France Charles VIII Political
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This incredible 16th-century work on French history is the personal memoirs of Philippe de Commines.
Philippe de Commines (1447 – 1511) was a writer and diplomat in the courts of Burgundy and France. He has been called “the first truly modern writer” (Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve) and “the first critical and philosophical historian since classical times” (Oxford Companion to English Literature). Neither a chronicler nor a historian in the usual sense of the word, his analyses of the contemporary political scene are what made him virtually unique in his own time.
We do not find any other examples of 16th-century printings of this work for sale elsewhere! We do find early 17th-century editions for sale for over $5,600! Extremely rare and important historical source.
Main author: Phillipe de Comines; Seigneur d’Argenton.
Title: Les Memoires de Messire Philippe de Commines … sur les faicts & gestes … de Loys XI & Charles VIII, son fils, Roys de France. Auec deux epistres en la recommandation de l’Autheur. Le tout reueu & corrigé de nouvveau, etc.
Published: Anvers : Martin Nutius, 1597.
Language: French
Notes & contents:
- 2 volume set, complete
- Provenance: Collection Serres, Toulouse
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Binding: tight and secure leather binding
Pages: complete with all 755 pages; plus indexes, prefaces, and such
Publisher: Anvers : Martin Nutius, 1597.
Size: ~5in X 3in (13cm x 8cm)
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Categories
Law & Government
European History
Authors
Phillipe de Comines Seigneur d'Argenton.
Printing Date
16th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Good
Collation
Complete