Project Gutenberg 2016-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 161 Pompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de 1721 1764 De Pompadour, Madame (Jeanne Antoinette Poisson) Lenormand d'Etioles, Jeanne Antoinette, Marchioness de Pompadour Poisson, Jeanne Antoinette, marquise de Pompadour Pompadour, Madame de (Jeanne Antoinette Poisson) Pompadour, marquise de Memoirs of the Marchioness of Pompadour (vol. 2 of 2) Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Memoirs of the Marchioness of Pompadour" by Pompadour is a historical account written in the 18th century. This work presents a firsthand perspective of the intricate political dynamics and personal intricacies at the French court during the reign of Louis XV. The memoirs detail significant events of the era, intertwining the author's personal experiences with the political history of France, particularly focusing on her relationship with the king and the state affairs that unfolded around them. The opening of the memoir highlights the complex relationship between the Marchioness of Pompadour and Louis XV, suggesting that his infidelity paradoxically reinforced his loyalty to her, driven by feelings of remorse. It delves into the king's growing interest in state affairs and the attendant intrigue, showcasing discussions on military strength, diplomacy, and political strategies among influential ministers. The narrator reveals her role in navigating the social and political labyrinth of the court while reflecting on the challenges posed by rival courtier ambitions, public sentiment, and the machinery of state governance. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of both personal and national narratives, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the courtly dynamics of 18th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en France -- Court and courtiers Pompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de, 1721-1764 France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: French Literature Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Royalty 262693 2025-07-21T04:34:31.558819 text/html 242425 2024-10-23T00:40:20 text/html 163953 2025-07-21T04:34:35.265768 application/epub+zip 164679 2025-07-21T04:34:32.340877 application/epub+zip 164679 2025-07-21T04:34:31.938798 application/epub+zip 249103 2025-07-21T04:34:37.674785 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225659 2025-07-21T04:34:34.870766 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225430 2022-09-23T19:58:27.039496 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238188 2025-07-21T04:34:31.239821 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 218279 2024-10-23T00:40:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18954 2025-07-21T04:34:37.796753 application/rdf+xml 21283 2025-07-21T04:34:32.019865 image/jpeg 3420 2025-07-21T04:34:31.984781 image/jpeg 147141 2025-07-21T04:34:31.581783 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia