Memoirs of Madame Du Barri

By Madame Du Barri

Book Overview

Memoirs of Madame Du Barri is a historical book that chronicles the life and times of Jeanne B�����cu, who was famously known as Madame Du Barri. She was the last mistress of King Louis XV of France and played a significant role in the politics of the French court during the 18th century.The book is written by Madame Du Barri herself and provides a first-hand account of her life, starting from her humble beginnings as a commoner to her rise to power as the king's mistress. She shares intimate details about her relationship with the king, the lavish lifestyle she enjoyed, and the political intrigues that surrounded her.In addition to her personal story, Madame Du Barri also provides insights into the social and cultural norms of the French court during her time. She discusses the etiquette, fashion, and customs that were prevalent in the court and provides a glimpse into the lives of the aristocracy.Overall, Memoirs of Madame Du Barri is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of France, the French court, and the lives of powerful women in history. It is a unique and valuable perspective that offers a glimpse into a world that is long gone but still holds a certain allure and fascination.1930. The memoirs of the handsome young woman who one day, at a gaming house kept in the rue de Bourgogne by M. Duquesnoy, she forms an intimacy with a rogue, the Count Du Barri, who becomes her lover, proposes to make her the instrument of his fortune, and dreams of giving her to the King Louis XV., to replace the famous Pompadour. Against all expectation, thanks to the complicity of Lebel and the Marshal de Richelieu, the ambitious dream becomes a reality. Louis XV, enticed by the indefinable charm, the gaiety, the vivacious conversation, the joyous laughter of Jeanne, falls in love with the milliner; and what the retinue takes at first for a mere passing toy changes rapidly to a veritable passion. Then, to save appearances and permit the young mistress to remain at court, she is married to Guillaume Du Barri, own brother to the rogue, and given the title of countess. The story continues from here with a series of twists and turns.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: 1162643269
• ISBN13: 9781162643267
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"