Excerpt from Autobiography, Vol. 30: A Collection of the Most Instructive and Amusing Lives Ever Published, Written by the Parties Themselves; With Brief Introductions, and Compendious Sequels, Carrying on the Narrative to the Death of Each Writer; Madame Du Barri
Intrigues - The exiled Princes - Money the soul of war - The Prince de Condé - Epigrams - The Prince dye Condé visits' Madame du Barri - Madame de Montesson - The rendezvous - The Princesse de Beauvau - Letter of Madame de Montesson - The King and Madame du Barri - Madame du and the Comtesse de Montesson.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a memoir by Madame du Barry, the mistress of Louis XV. It provides a unique insight into the lavish and scandalous world of the French court in the 18th century. The author spares no detail in recounting her rise to power, her relationships with the king and other members of the court, and the intrigues and rivalries that surrounded her. The book is not just a salacious tell-all, however. Du Barry also offers her own unique perspective on the political and social landscape of her time. She discusses the tension between the monarchy and the aristocracy, the growing power of the middle class, and the changing role of women in society. Ultimately, this book is a fascinating and revealing portrait of one of the most notorious women in history. It offers a glimpse into a world of luxury, excess, and intrigue, and provides a valuable perspective on the social and political forces that shaped 18th-century France. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330885871_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781330885871
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