Charles Drazin

About the Author

Charles Drazin is a distinguished historian and biographer whose work illuminates the opulent and tumultuous world of 17th-century European royalty. With a keen eye for the interplay of power, extravagance, and downfall, Drazin draws on meticulous archival research to bring forgotten figures to life. His debut book, The Man Who Outshone the Sun King: A Life of Gleaming Opulence and Wretched Reversal in the Reign of Louis XIV, chronicles the meteoric rise and tragic fall of Nicolas Fouquet, the finance minister whose lavish displays rivaled the grandeur of Versailles itself. Drazin's narrative prowess transforms dense historical detail into a compelling tale of ambition and retribution, offering readers a vivid portrait of the Sun King's court. A scholar with degrees from Oxford and the Sorbonne, he continues to explore the shadows behind Europe's golden ages through his writing and lectures.