The Entire Memoirs Of Madame De Montespan

By Madame de Montespan

Book Overview

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 in the late 17th century. The book is a collection of memoirs that chronicle Madame De Montespan's life, including her rise to power as the king's mistress, her involvement in court politics, and her eventual fall from grace.In the book, Madame De Montespan offers a firsthand account of life at the French court during the reign of Louis XIV. She shares details about the lavish parties, extravagant clothing, and intricate social hierarchies that characterized the court. She also provides insights into the king's personality and his relationships with other members of the court.Throughout the memoirs, Madame De Montespan is candid about her own ambitions and motivations. She describes how she used her position as the king's mistress to advance her own interests and influence court politics. She also shares her feelings of guilt and remorse over her actions, particularly in relation to her children and her involvement in the infamous Affair of the Poisons.Overall, The Entire Memoirs of Madame De Montespan offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of French court life during the 17th century. It provides a unique perspective on the reign of Louis XIV and the complex relationships that characterized the era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162693746
• ISBN13: 9781162693743
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"