Death and the crown : ritual and politics in France before the Revolution / Anne Byrne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Byrne, Anne (Historian), author.

Series:

Studies in modern French and Francophone history.

Studies in modern French and Francophone history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774--Death and burial.

Louis.

Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793--Coronation.

Political culture--France--History--18th century.

Political culture.

France--Court and courtiers--History--18th century.

France.

France--Politics and government--18th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 249 pages) : illustrations (black and white)., digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2025.

Summary:

Looking at the royal rituals around the death of Louis XV and the accession of Louis XVI, this book sheds new light on the politics and culture of the period, offering original perspectives on court culture, the transition of power, the recall of the Paris parlement and the first year of Louis XVI's reign, including his coronation in June 1775.

Contents:

Introduction: Ceremony in history The deathbed ceremonies of Louis XV, May 1774 The funeral of Louis XV, July 1774 The lit de justice of November 1774 'Le roi se fait sacré': preparing the coronation, 1774-75 'Vive le roi!': the coronation of Louis XVI, 11 June 1775 'Le roi te touche': the coronation and the king's healing touch Conclusion

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2020.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record and information supplied online (viewed on January 7, 2026).

ISBN:

9781526143327

1526143321

9781526150530

1526150530

9781526143310

1526143313

OCLC:

1136610672