The Memoirs Of Madame De Montespan, V4 - Madame La Marquise de Montespan - Bog

The Memoirs of Madame De Montespan, V4 is a book written by Madame La Marquise De Montespan, detailing her life as the mistress of King Louis XIV of France. This fourth volume of her memoirs covers the years 1680-1686, during which time she was at the height of her power and influence at the French court. De Montespan provides a candid and often scandalous account of her relationships with the king and other members of the court, as well as her involvement in political intrigues and her efforts to maintain her position in the face of rivals and enemies. She also offers insights into the daily life and customs of the French court, including its elaborate rituals and ceremonies.Throughout the book, De Montespan reveals her own ambitions and desires, as well as her struggles with jealousy and insecurity. She also reflects on the moral and ethical implications of her actions, particularly in regards to her role as a mistress and the impact of her behavior on her children and family.Overall, The Memoirs of Madame De Montespan, V4 provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 17th-century France, as well as a complex and nuanced portrait of a woman who wielded significant power and influence during her time.As Madame de Maintenon's character happened to please the King, as I have already stated, he allotted her handsome apartments at Court while waiting until he could keep her there as a fixture, by conferring upon her some important appointment. She had the honour of being presented to the Queen, who paid her a thousand compliments respecting the Duc du Maine's perfectionsThis 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.