Frederick the Great, Discussion Post 21

[cahn]

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Re: Versailles

[selenak]

Well, but the thing I really care about is, how readable is Saint-Simon, and how endearing? :P :)

I'm only familiar with Saint-Simon via quotes in other people's works, but based on other people's assessment and said quotes, the answer is probably "very readable, and an incredible snob". As for endearing, I have to point to the other French diarist/memoir writer at Versailles, a generation younger than Saint-Simon, to wit, the Duc de Croy, because remember: #saveJamesCook! (Seriously, I remain charmed by the fact old Croy reads of Cook's exploits and in the middle of the American War of Independence decides he needs to ensure the good (British) Captain will be able to continue exploring unbothered by writing to the French Admiralty and besieging envoy Benjamin Franklin so the Americans promise not to harm a hair on Cook's head, either.