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Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 7

By Madame de Montespan

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Step into the backstabbing, romantic escapades, and political power struggles that shaped one of history's most iconic courts.

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2004-12-02
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"Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 7" by Madame de Montespan is a window into the glittering yet treacherous court of Louis XIV. Through the eyes of the King's mistress, the memoir uncovers the details of royal life with drama and intrigue. Readers will see the King's military victories and the actions of powerful people like the Marquis de Louvois. The story tells of battles and political games, along with the challenges caused by religious conflict and the overturning of important rules. These events are not just distant history, but a reflection of Madame de Montespan’s own experiences and feelings as she deals with the grand events and secret scandals of the court.

About the Author

Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise of Montespan, commonly known as Madame de Montespan, was a French noblewoman and the most celebrated royal mistress of King Louis XIV. During their romantic relationship, which lasted from the late 1660s to the late 1670s, she was sometimes referred to as the "true Queen of France" due to the pervasiveness of her influence at court.

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