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100 1 _aGoncourt, Edmond de,
_d1822-1896
245 1 3 _aLa Duchesse de Châteauroux et ses soeurs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-11-24
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Court and courtiers -- Biography
653 _aFavorites, Royal -- France -- Biography
653 _aFrance -- Kings and rulers -- Paramours -- Biography
653 _aChâteauroux, Marie Anne de Mailly-Nesle, duchesse de, 1717-1744
653 _aVintimille Du Luc, Pauline de Mailly-Nesle, marquise de, 1712-1741
653 _aMailly, Louise Julie, comtesse de, 1710-1751
653 _aLouis XV, King of France, 1710-1774 -- Friends and associates
700 1 _aGoncourt, Jules de,
_d1830-1870
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38118
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