Lever, Evelyne
Madame de Pompadour: A Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780312310509
- author:
- Lever, Evelyne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Griffin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- Biography / Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Madame de Pompadour: A Life
This sumptuous biography sheds new light on the talented and resilient woman who influenced, for better and worse, the fate of France. Born into a world apart from the royal court, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson fulfilled her prophecy by becoming one of Louis XV's most famous mistresses.
The enduring friendship between the monarch and his favorite had far-reaching implications - both personal and political - and this biography explores their relationship in depth. From her contributions to the culture of the age, including her patronage of the visual arts and her role as a singer and actress, to the persistent court gossip and intrigues that ultimately led to her downfall.
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