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Title: Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 7
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 7" by Madame de Montespan is a historical account likely written during the late 17th century, focusing on the life at the court of Louis XIV of France. The memoirs provide insight into the intricate dynamics of the royal court, highlighting the experiences and observations of Louis XIV's mistress, Madame de Montespan, as she navigates personal and political entanglements amidst the grandeur and tumult of the time. At the start of the memoir, Madame de Montespan reflects on various significant events, including military conquests led by Louis XIV and the role of influential figures like the Marquis de Louvois. Montespan recounts the King's campaigns, such as the taking of Luxembourg and the devastation of the Electorate of Treves, along with Louvois's formidable administrative abilities and the complexities of their relationship. The narrative introduces her thoughts on the political machinations within the court, her personal interactions with prominent artists, and her insights into the conflicts arising from religious tensions, particularly as the King revokes the Edict of Nantes. This opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the intertwining of personal and political histories at one of history’s most iconic courts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Montespan, Madame de, 1641-1707
EBook No.: 3853
Published: Dec 2, 2004
Downloads: 106
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
Subject: Montespan, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, marquise de, 1641-1707
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 7
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 7" by Madame de Montespan is a historical account likely written during the late 17th century, focusing on the life at the court of Louis XIV of France. The memoirs provide insight into the intricate dynamics of the royal court, highlighting the experiences and observations of Louis XIV's mistress, Madame de Montespan, as she navigates personal and political entanglements amidst the grandeur and tumult of the time. At the start of the memoir, Madame de Montespan reflects on various significant events, including military conquests led by Louis XIV and the role of influential figures like the Marquis de Louvois. Montespan recounts the King's campaigns, such as the taking of Luxembourg and the devastation of the Electorate of Treves, along with Louvois's formidable administrative abilities and the complexities of their relationship. The narrative introduces her thoughts on the political machinations within the court, her personal interactions with prominent artists, and her insights into the conflicts arising from religious tensions, particularly as the King revokes the Edict of Nantes. This opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the intertwining of personal and political histories at one of history’s most iconic courts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Montespan, Madame de, 1641-1707
EBook No.: 3853
Published: Dec 2, 2004
Downloads: 106
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
Subject: Montespan, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, marquise de, 1641-1707
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.