"Paris, Versailles And The Provinces In The 18th Century"
Anecdotes on the private lives of several ministers, bishops, famous magistrates, men of letters and other well-known figures during the reigns of LOUIS XV and LOUIS XVI by a former officer in the French Guards. 3 volumes in-8 (21 CM X 13.5 CM). Volumes 1 and 2 from 1811, volume 3 dates from 1817. Period binding. The Marquis du Gast de Bois de Saint-Just (1743-1820) was an officer in the French Guards and had a privileged observation post on the actions of the Court and the courtiers who frequented it.