The King's Day: Louis XIV of France

by Aliki

Hardcover, 1989

Status

Available

Call number

944.033

Publication

Ty Crowell Co (1989), Edition: 1st, 32 pages

Description

A day in the life of France's King Louis XIV, focusing on the elaborate ceremonies which took place when he dressed in the morning, ate his meals, conducted affairs of state, entertained, and finally, when he prepared to go to bed at night.

User reviews

LibraryThing member loafhunter13
-An illustrated children’s book detailing the basic details of the Sun King. It covers a basic day in his life as well as adding interesting facts about life at Versailles. The art is wonderful, not overwrought or too simple and the learning experience is great. A great book for kids, though
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explaining the idea of a mistress might be a stumper. Encouraged to seek out more work by her.
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LibraryThing member Kate_Schulte078
This book would be good to show how royalty lived. Students who enjoy history would like this book, it has a lot of information in it.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

10.5 inches

ISBN

0690045883 / 9780690045888

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