Best 17TH Century

Based on James Clavell's novel, this 2024 adaptation is a masterclass in cultural immersion and political tension. Set in 1600s Japan, it follows the rise of Lord Toranaga and his relationship with an...

Churchwells biography chronicles the final years of Louis XIVs reign, focusing on his battle with a debilitating illness. The book provides a vivid portrait of the Sun King, his court, and the politic...

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known as Molière, is the undisputed master of French comedy. His plays, such as 'Tartuffe' and 'The Misanthrope,' use biting satire to expose the follies, hypocrisies, and vani...

Jessie Burtons 'The Miniaturist' is a lush, atmospheric novel set in 17th-century Amsterdam. When Nella Oortman arrives at her new husbands home, she is gifted a cabinet-sized replica of their house,...

Versailles is a historical drama series that depicts the reign of King Louis XIV of France and the construction of the Palace of Versailles. The show explores the political intrigues, lavish lifestyle...

Tulip Fever (2002) is a historical romance film set in 17th-century Amsterdam during the tulip mania. While not as stylistically distinctive as some of Anderson's other works, it showcases his visual...

Neal Stephenson's 'Quicksilver', the first book in the Baroque Cycle, is a sprawling historical fantasy set in the 17th century. The story follows Daniel Defoe as he becomes involved in a world of alc...