1723 Memoires of Philippe de Comines King Louis IX France Political Philosophy 5v Set

Denis Godefroy Philippe de Commines

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The “Mémoires de Messire Philippe de Comines” is a historically significant work that provides a valuable account of European history during the reigns of French kings Louis XI and Charles VIII (1464-1498). Written by Philippe de Commines, a courtier who was involved in politics and witnessed many events firsthand, the book offers a candid and pragmatic perspective on the era. Commines shares his experiences and observations on the actions of the kings and their governments, emphasizing the importance of political strategy over military might.

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1723 Memoires of Philippe de Comines King Louis IX France Political Philosophy

 

The “Mémoires de Messire Philippe de Comines” is a historically significant work that provides a valuable account of European history during the reigns of French kings Louis XI and Charles VIII (1464-1498). Written by Philippe de Commines, a courtier who was involved in politics and witnessed many events firsthand, the book offers a candid and pragmatic perspective on the era. Commines shares his experiences and observations on the actions of the kings and their governments, emphasizing the importance of political strategy over military might.

 

His work, considered a major primary source for 15th-century European history, is often compared to the writings of Niccolò Machiavelli in terms of its profound insights and psychological understanding of the behavior of kings. The book is divided into eight sections, with the first six focusing on events from the beginning of Commines’ career up to the death of King Louis XI, and the last two covering the Italian wars and the death of King Charles VIII.

 

This 1723 five-volume edition is complete with 12 portrait engravings and 2 folding tables. Portraits included:

  • Adolph of Cleves, Lord of Ravenstein
  • Philippe de Commines
  • Louis XI of France
  • Rene of Anjou, King of Naples
  • Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy
  • Maximilian, Emperor of Austria
  • Mary of Burgundy
  • Francis of Paola
  • Charles VIII of France
  • Louis XII of France

 

Item number: #6329

Price: $750

 

GODEFROY, Denis; COMINES, Philippe de

 

Mémoires de Messire Philippe de Comines, contenans l’Histoire des Rois Louis XI & Charles VIII depuis l’an 1464 jusques en 1498. Edition Nouvelle, Divisee en V. Tomes, enrichie de Figures & augmentée de plusieurs Traittez, Contrats, Testamens & autres Pieces nouvelles, par Mr. Godefroy.

 

A Brusselle: Chez François Foppens, 1723.

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete; 5 volumes
    • I – 442
      • 10 portrait engravings
      • Folding table
    • II – 197; 284
      • 2 portrait engravings
    • III – X, 496
    • IV – XXXIX, 511
    • V – 580
      • Folding table
    • References: Brunet II, 191; Lelong, 17392; Querard II, 264; Rahir 376
    • Language: French
    • Binding: Leather; tight & secure
    • Size: ~ in X in (cm x cm)

 

 

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6329

Categories

Law & Government

Philosophy

European History

Authors

Denis Godefroy Philippe de Commines

Printing Date

18th Century

Language

French

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Good

Collation

Complete