02857cam a22003853u 4500 38118 UtSlPG 20260610133853.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Goncourt, Edmond de, 1822-1896 La Duchesse de Châteauroux et ses soeurs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-11-24 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "La Duchesse de Châteauroux et ses sœurs" by Edmond and Jules de Goncourt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the lives of Louis XV's mistresses, focusing on the complex social and political landscape of 18th-century France as influenced by these powerful women. The narrative aims to offer insights into the roles and impacts of these figures within the monarchy, particularly highlighting the consequences of their relationships with the king. The opening of the narrative establishes the context of King Louis XV’s early reign and his notable reluctance towards romantic relationships. As the young king immerses himself in hunting and other male pursuits, the court begins discussing the necessity of a suitable marriage, demonstrating the political machinations behind royal unions. The selections proceed to outline various potential brides, emphasizing the societal expectations and the intricacies of royal alliances. Through this exploration, the authors aim to reveal how these dynamics culminate in the rise and influence of women like Madame de Châteauroux, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of her life and the other significant figures who came after her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Court and courtiers -- Biography Favorites, Royal -- France -- Biography France -- Kings and rulers -- Paramours -- Biography Châteauroux, Marie Anne de Mailly-Nesle, duchesse de, 1717-1744 Vintimille Du Luc, Pauline de Mailly-Nesle, marquise de, 1712-1741 Mailly, Louise Julie, comtesse de, 1710-1751 Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774 -- Friends and associates Goncourt, Jules de, 1830-1870 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38118 78958 78958