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HISTORY - LOUIS XIV (1638-1715) - Letter signed

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HISTORY - MOUNTBATTEN of Burma Louis (1900 - 1979) - Typed letter signed: Educated at the Royal Navy College before joining the Royal Navy where he served during both wars. Churchill promoted him to Operations Commander in 1941 and in 1947 Attlee appointed him Deputy King o

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HISTORY - BUGEAUD Thomas Robert (1784 - 1849) - Autograph letter signed: He took part in the Polish and Spanish campaigns. Under the Restoration, he devoted himself to agriculture. Recalled by Louis-Philippe, he became the guard of the Duchesse de Berry and was responsible

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HISTORY - TURENNE Henri (1611-1675) - Document signed: First military service during the 30 Years' War. In 1630, he became Marshal of France. He led the royal troops. He had no political ambitions, but Louis XIV took his advice very seriously. In 1674, he

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1749 History of Louis XIV of FRANCE Pellisson Calvinism: 1749 History of Louis XIV of FRANCE Pellisson Calvinism v Catholic French 2v Also known as Louis the Great, Louis XIV is best known for his long reign as the King of France, helping make France one of

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1844 ALS of US Secretary State Louis McLean: 1844 autographed letter signed by Louis McLean (1786-1857) who served as Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury under President Andrew Jackson. Two pages with integral address blank attached

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HISTORY - METTERNICH Klemens (1773 - 1859) - Letter signed: He was Austrian ambassador to Dresden, Berlin and Paris. He became Prime Minister in 1809. He negotiated Napoleon 1st's marriage to Maria Theresa. In 1815, he presided over the Congress of Vienna. In

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HISTORY - ROOSEVELT Eleanor (1884 - 1962) - Typed letter signed: In 1905, she married her second cousin, Franklin Roosevelt. She supported him throughout his political career, particularly after 1921, when he contracted poliomyelitis. After his death in 1945, she w

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1852 Fine Binding King Louis XIV of France: 1852 Fine Binding King Louis XIV of France French History Illustrated Gabourd “There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.” ― King Louis XIV of France Amedee Gabourd wa

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1756 Chronological History of France Henault Clovis: 1756 Chronological History of France Henault Clovis Pharamond Louis XIV Bourbon “There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.”― Louis XIV of France Charles-Jean-Francois

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HISTORY - MARSHALL George (1880 - 1959) - Signed printed photograph ; Autograph letter signed: He was appointed Chief of Staff in 1939, but he is best known for the plan that bears his name. It aimed to provide economic aid to Europe. He took part in the Yalta and Potsdam conferences in 1945 an

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1692 Turkish SPY Ottoman Letters Writ French Political: 1692 Turkish SPY Ottoman Letters Writ French Political Satire Marana English Giovanni Paolo Marana was a political refugee during the reign of Louis XIV in France. He is known primarily for his work �

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1694 Turkish SPY Ottoman Letters Writ French Political: 1694 Turkish SPY Ottoman Letters Writ French Political Satire Marana English Giovanni Paolo Marana was a political refugee during the reign of Louis XIV in France. He is known primarily for his work �

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1734 History of Louis XIII of France le Vassor: 1734 History of Louis XIII of France le Vassor Portraits Louis XIV 10v French Michel le Vassor was a 17th-century French historian whose works, even those of political and historical nature, were writ

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1838 Histoire de France Henri Martin Gauls East India C: 1838 Histoire de France Henri Martin Gauls East India Company Louis XIV WARS 12v A rare collection of volumes from Henri Martin’s “History of France”, a basic, but thorough work on the history o

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1833 The Bastille by Pierre Dufey French Revolution: 1833 The Bastille by Pierre Dufey French Revolution Politics Louis XIV Illustrated ‘La Bastille’ is a historical treatise on the history of The Bastille, the infamous French prison known for his r

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HISTORY - LOUIS XIV (1638-1715) - Letter signed

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He left the image of an absolute king, and influenced Europe with his determination to modernize administration and economic structures. Financial crises and inequalities demonstrated the difficulties he encountered. The reign of the Sun King was marked by a blossoming of culture, one of the founding episodes of the modern state.Important letter countersigned by Colbert relating le ÒSige de LandreciesÓ during the Battle of Denain (24Êjuillet 1712) dated Fontainebleau, 12.09.1712. "Nous, l'Evesque de Vence, aussi lorsque mes ennemis eurent ŽtŽ forcez dans le camp de Denain, que les munitions de guerre et de bouches qu'ils avaient assemblŽes au Marchiennes eurent ŽtŽ prises et qu'ils eurent levŽ le sige de LandreyÉÓ. ng wa