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Philippe I, Duke of Orleans: Brother of Louis XIV, Duke, Visionary : Insights into the Life and Legacy of the Younger Bourbon - Antoinette Verlaine

Philippe I, Duke of Orleans: Brother of Louis XIV, Duke, Visionary

Insights into the Life and Legacy of the Younger Bourbon

By: Antoinette Verlaine

eBook | 13 March 2025

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Step into the captivating world of 17th-century France, where Philippe I, Duke of Orleans, carved out his unique legacy amidst the grandeur of the Bourbon dynasty. As the younger brother of Louis XIV, the illustrious Sun King, Philippe was both a devoted supporter of the French crown and an enigmatic figure in his own right. In Philippe I, Duke of Orleans: Brother of Louis XIV, Duke, Visionary, Antoinette Verlaine delves deep into the life of a man who balanced the weight of dynastic expectations with his own passions. From his military triumphs and his role as a patron of the arts to his controversial personal choices, Philippe emerges as a figure of complexity and contra-diction. Through rich historical detail and vivid narrative, this book offers a fresh perspective on a prince often overshadowed by his elder brother. Discover how Philippe shaped the cultural and political landscape of his time, leaving an indelible mark on French history. For readers fascinated by royalty, power dynamics, and the human stories behind the splendor of Versailles, this biography illuminates the life of the Duke of Orleans—a visionary who found his place in the shadow of a king.

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