by Lucien Bély, Jean-Paul Colbus · n/a · tapa dura · ISBN 9782737304842
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«Louis XIV» is the historical biography for young readers by Lucien Bély, illustrated by Jean-Paul Colbus, published by Ouest-France in hardcover (44 pages, in French).
It explores how Louis XIV was exalted as a monarch and assumed power with seriousness, constancy and pride. He mobilized the state and France in grand undertakings, with Versailles as a symbol, although he put the country at risk. The portrait captures the dreams, hopes, joys and disappointments of a singular moment in French history.
Original year of publication: 1990. The book belongs to children's and young adult historical literature and is illustrated by Jean-Paul Colbus.
Intended for young readers beginning to take an interest in history and biographies, and for those who prefer a brief, illustrated approach to the figure of the Sun King.
