La Cour de Louis XIV by Imbert de Saint-Amand

"La Cour de Louis XIV" by Imbert de Saint-Amand is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on the lives of the women of the French court during the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV, exploring their roles, relationships, and societal influences that played a significant part in the historical narrative of France. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of the experiences of notable women associated with the court of Versailles, such as Queen Marie-Thérèse, Madame de Montespan, and Madame de Maintenon. It discusses the historical context and transformation of Versailles into a royal residence while providing an overview of the character dynamics and moral lessons derived from their lives. The author expresses a desire to reconstruct their stories, presenting a portrait of the women who influenced both the court and the broader tapestry of French history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Imbert de Saint-Amand, 1834-1900
Title La Cour de Louis XIV
Credits Produced by Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Reading Level Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- Court and courtiers
Subject France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
Category Text
eBook-No. 10689
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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