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_aTrowbridge, W. R. H. _q(William Rutherford Hayes), _d1866-1938 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aCourt Beauties of Old Whitehall: Historiettes of the Restoration |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-01-16 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by sp1nd, srjfoo, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Court Beauties of Old Whitehall: Historiettes of the Restoration" by W. R. H. Trowbridge is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of notable women from the English Restoration period, highlighting their ambitions, scandals, and roles within the court of Charles II. Trowbridge draws on a wealth of historical documentation to delve into the complexities of these women's lives, providing a vivid portrayal of this fascinating era. The opening of the book establishes its thematic focus on the intertwining lives of the Mancini sisters, particularly Hortense Mancini, Duchess de Mazarin, and her siblings, as they navigate the opulent yet treacherous corridors of power and privilege. With backgrounds firmly entrenched in the aristocracy, the sisters suffer at the whims of their famous uncle, Cardinal Mazarin. The narrative outlines the tensions and intrigues that characterize their upbringing and early ambitions, hinting at the dramatic and scandalous experiences that await them as they seek love and independence. The author's style is laced with fascinating anecdotes and historical context, setting the stage for the exploration of women's roles in the court's social dynamics during the Restoration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- History -- Restoration, 1660-1688 | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 17th century | ||
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