The Entire Memoirs of Madame de Montespan (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169324695)

The Entire Memoirs of Madame De Montespan is a historical book written by Madame De Montespan, a French noblewoman who was the mistress of King Louis XIV of France. The book is a collection of memoirs that detail her life, her relationship with the king, and her experiences at the French court during the 17th century.Madame De Montespan was one of the most powerful women in France during her time and her memoirs provide a fascinating insight into the politics, intrigue, and scandals of the French court. The book covers a wide range of topics including her rise to power as the king's mistress, her rivalry with other courtiers, her involvement in court politics and her eventual fall from grace.The memoirs are written in a candid and frank style, providing an intimate look into Madame De Montespan's personal life and her relationship with the king. The book also includes details of her children with the king, her religious beliefs, and her eventual retirement to a convent.Overall, The Entire Memoirs of Madame De Montespan is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique perspective on the French court during the reign of Louis XIV. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, court politics, and the lives of powerful women in history.Mademoiselle de la Valliere, after having begged me, and begged me often, to come and help her to entertain the King, grew suddenly suspicious and uneasy. She is candour itself, and one day, bursting into tears, she said to me, in that voice peculiar to her alone, ""For Heaven's sake, my good friend, do not steal away the King's heart from me!""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 de Montespan
ISBN-10: 116932469X
ISBN-13: 9781169324695
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 340
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.78lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.81d