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100 1 _aMontespan, Madame de,
_d1641-1707
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 7
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 7" by Madame de Montespan is a historical account likely written during the late 17th century, focusing on the life at the court of Louis XIV of France. The memoirs provide insight into the intricate dynamics of the royal court, highlighting the experiences and observations of Louis XIV's mistress, Madame de Montespan, as she navigates personal and political entanglements amidst the grandeur and tumult of the time. At the start of the memoir, Madame de Montespan reflects on various significant events, including military conquests led by Louis XIV and the role of influential figures like the Marquis de Louvois. Montespan recounts the King's campaigns, such as the taking of Luxembourg and the devastation of the Electorate of Treves, along with Louvois's formidable administrative abilities and the complexities of their relationship. The narrative introduces her thoughts on the political machinations within the court, her personal interactions with prominent artists, and her insights into the conflicts arising from religious tensions, particularly as the King revokes the Edict of Nantes. This opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the intertwining of personal and political histories at one of history’s most iconic courts. (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/3853
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