The Man Who Would Be King: The Life Of Philippe D'OrleansA fascinating and fresh interpretation of the life of Philippe d'Orleans and a portrait of a brilliant and glomorous time in history. Philippe D'Orleans had been a rebel at the court of Versailles delighting in flouting convention and flaunting his vice. The focus on his lurid reputation led many historians to overlook his achievements. Libertine he may have been but he was also a great Liberal and gallantly pursued a goal of peace and prosperity for

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