""Madame De Montespan and Louis XIV"" by Hugh Noel Williams is a historical account of the relationship between King Louis XIV of France and his mistress, Madame De Montespan. The book delves into the scandalous affair between the two, as well as the political and social implications of their relationship. Williams explores the lavish lifestyle of the French court during the 17th century, and how Madame De Montespan's influence over the king impacted the country's politics and culture. The book also delves into the ...
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""Madame De Montespan and Louis XIV"" by Hugh Noel Williams is a historical account of the relationship between King Louis XIV of France and his mistress, Madame De Montespan. The book delves into the scandalous affair between the two, as well as the political and social implications of their relationship. Williams explores the lavish lifestyle of the French court during the 17th century, and how Madame De Montespan's influence over the king impacted the country's politics and culture. The book also delves into the religious controversies surrounding Madame De Montespan, who was accused of using black magic and witchcraft to maintain her position at court. Overall, ""Madame De Montespan and Louis XIV"" provides a fascinating insight into the inner workings of the French court during one of its most tumultuous periods.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.
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