02224cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000040001122450032001522640051001843000047002353360026002823370026003083380036003345000031003705080091004015201295004925340045017876530060018328560042018924016UtSlPG20260610133120.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aMühlbach, L.q(Luise),d1814-187310aPrince Eugene and His Times 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-05-01  aThis etext was produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Prince Eugene and His Times" by L. Mühlbach is a historical novel written in the late 19th century that delves into the life of the titular character, Prince Eugene of Savoy. The narrative intricately weaves the dramatic tapestry of political intrigue, personal ambition, and the complex relationships of the French court, particularly focusing on the interactions between various notable figures, including the ambitious Countess of Soissons and Louis XIV.  The opening of the novel introduces a tense dialogue between the Countess of Soissons and Louvois, the king's minister, highlighting the political maneuvering and personal vendettas at play. As the countess defends her daughter's right to choose her own spouse, we are introduced to the themes of love, betrayal, and revenge that characterize the court's atmosphere. The narrative soon shifts focus to the countess's desire for power and recognition, leading to her manipulation of secrets and her ambition for a lost romance with Louis XIV. As the plot unfolds, Prince Eugene, portrayed with a mixture of vulnerability and promise, interacts with his mother, revealing both the burden of familial expectations and the yearning for personal glory amid the treacheries of court life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEugene, of Savoy, Prince of Savoy, 1663-1736 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4016