Death and the Crown: Ritual and Politics in France Before the Revolution

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. Anne Byrne. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 225-242) And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.