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_aBrantôme, Pierre de Bourdeille, _d-1614 |
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_aThe book of the ladies : _bIllustrious Dames: The Reign and Amours of the Bourbon Régime |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-04-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Book of the Ladies" by Pierre de Bourdeille Brantôme is a historical account written in the late 16th century. The text explores the lives and virtues of various notable women of the French court, particularly focusing on significant queens such as Anne de Bretagne and Catherine de' Medici. Through detailed accounts and engaging anecdotes, Brantôme provides insight into their personalities, challenges, and the roles they played in history, portraying them as influential figures shaping the social and political fabric of their time. At the start of the book, the author introduces his own perspective and background, establishing his credibility as someone who has witnessed the courts of France and interacted with its key figures. He emphasizes the importance of honoring the contributions of women in history, beginning with a detailed examination of Anne de Bretagne's life. Brantôme describes her marriage to King Charles VIII, her influence on French politics, and her notable personal attributes, such as beauty and intelligence, while also touching upon her complexities, including her sense of vengeance when wronged. The opening portion sets a tone of admiration and respect for these illustrious dames, positioning Brantôme not only as a storyteller but also as a defender of their legacies against historical neglect. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aFrance -- Court and courtiers | ||
| 653 | _aWomen -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aFrance -- Biography | ||
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_aSainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin, _d1804-1869 |
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