La Duchesse Du Maine (Paperback)

Langue : anglais

Edité par Tradd Street Press, 2026

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Paperback. "La Duchesse Du Maine" offers a fascinating biographical portrait of Louise Benedicte de Bourbon, a central and often controversial figure in the high society of late 17th and early 18th-century France. As the wife of the Duke of Maine, the legitimized son of Louis XIV, the Duchess carved out a unique space for herself through her intelligence, ambition, and legendary salon at the Chateau de Sceaux. Francis Birrell provides a detailed examination of her life, from her upbringing as a "Princess of the Blood" to her complex role in the political maneuvers following the death of the Sun King. The book chronicles her leadership of the "Grandes Nuits de Sceaux," a series of elaborate intellectual and theatrical festivals that drew the finest minds of the era. Beyond the glamour of her salon, Birrell explores her fierce dedication to her husband's rank and her involvement in the high-stakes Cellamare Conspiracy, which sought to challenge the authority of the Duke of Orleans. Through this narrative, the work captures the spirit of a woman who was both a significant cultural patron and a formidable political actress. It serves as an insightful resource for readers interested in the nuances of the French Regency and the influential women who shaped the Bourbon dynasty.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

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Détails bibliographiques

Titre
La Duchesse Du Maine (Paperback)
Auteur
Francis Birrell
Éditeur
Tradd Street Press
Année de publication
2026
État de l'article
new
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1025770749
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781025770741

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