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100 1 _aMontespan, Madame de,
_d1641-1707
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 5
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-02
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 5" by Madame de Montespan is a historical memoir written during the late 17th century, chronicling the intricacies of life at the court of Louis XIV of France. The narrative unfolds through the personal experiences of Madame de Montespan, who was a prominent figure in the king's court, reflecting on her relationships, political maneuvers, and the social dynamics of the time. The opening portion of this volume introduces the political backdrop of the court, revealing interactions between prominent figures such as the Prince de Mont-Beliard and various chancellors. It sets a tone of political intrigue as Madame la Montespan navigates the complexities of court life, including her dealings regarding estates and titles, and explores the intertwining of personal loss and political gain. The narrative also touches on themes of ambition, loyalty, and the often painful realities of love and courtship, hinting at the personal struggles faced by the characters involved in the royal drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Court and courtiers
653 _aLouis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
653 _aMontespan, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, marquise de, 1641-1707
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3851
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