Memoirs Of Madame Du Barry Of The Court Of Louis XV (1910)

Memoirs of Madame Du Barry of the Court of Louis XV is a historical account of the life of Jeanne B�����cu, who became the mistress of King Louis XV of France. Written by Hugh Noel Williams, the book is based on the memoirs of Madame Du Barry herself, as well as other historical documents and accounts. The book chronicles Du Barry's rise from a poor girl in the streets of Paris to a courtesan in the highest circles of French society. It details her relationships with powerful men, including the king himself, and her involvement in the politics and intrigues of the French court. The book also explores the social and cultural context of 18th century France, including the excesses and scandals of the aristocracy. Overall, Memoirs of Madame Du Barry of the Court of Louis XV provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most notorious women in French history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Hugh Noel Williams
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 390
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781164131762

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