Memoirs Of Madame De Pompadour (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163159774)

""Memoirs of Madame De Pompadour"" is a historical account of the life of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, who became known as Madame De Pompadour. The book is written by her lady-in-waiting, Madame Du Hausset, who was privy to the inner workings of the French court during the reign of King Louis XV. The memoirs cover Madame De Pompadour's rise to power and influence, her relationship with the king, and her role in shaping the political and cultural landscape of France during the 18th century. The book also provides an intimate look at the daily life of the French court, including the lavish parties, scandals, and intrigues that took place.Throughout the memoirs, Madame Du Hausset offers her own observations and opinions on Madame De Pompadour and the events that transpired during her time at court. The book provides a unique perspective on one of the most powerful and influential women in French history, and offers insight into the inner workings of the French court during a fascinating period of history.A Memoir Of Madame De Pompadour Written By Her Waiting-Woman.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: Madame Du Hausset
ISBN-10: 1163159778
ISBN-13: 9781163159774
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 188
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d