02596cam a22003253u 4500 53125 UtSlPG 20260610134226.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 The War of Women, Volume 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_guerre_des_femmes Release date is 2016-09-22 Produced by Wanda Lee, Laura Natal Rodriguez & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Internet Archive. "The War of Women, Volume 2" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This volume continues the stirring tale of political intrigue and civil conflict in 17th century France, with a particular focus on the powerful roles women play in these turbulent times. The narrative centers around Madame la Princesse, her council, and the cunning strategies they employ as they attempt to take control of Bordeaux amid the ongoing war against Cardinal Mazarin. At the start of the book, the stage is set for a decisive entry into Bordeaux as Madame la Princesse and her council of women strategize how to confront the impending threat of an army led by certain dukes. The characters engage in spirited debate about whether to take the city by force or through political maneuvering, reflecting their motivations and the volatile atmosphere of the time. Madame de Tourville proposes an audacious plan involving a show of strength, but Lenet, a more cautious figure, advocates for a less confrontational approach. The dialogue reveals the complexities of their relationships and their ongoing struggle for power, positioning the reader to anticipate both the political challenges ahead and the personal conflicts that may arise among these dynamic characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction Fronde -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53125 93959 93959