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The Man Who Would Be King: The Life of Philippe d'Orleans, Regent of France by Christine Pevitt

The Man Who Would Be King: The Life of Philippe d'Orleans, Regent of France

Christine Pevitt

384 pages first pub 1997 (view editions)

nonfiction biography history informative slow-paced
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Many consider Philippe to be France's equivalent to Richard III: a royal regent who would be accused of debauchery, treason, incest, and murder. Philippe threw Voltaire in prison and coveted the throne for himself. Once an accomplished soldier and...

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