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Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher : United Holdings Group
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book Louise de la Valliere, Or, the Love of Bragelonne written by Alexandre Dumas and published by United Holdings Group. This book was released on 1910 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jules Lair
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book Louise de La Vallière and the Early Life of Louis XIV written by Jules Lair and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Antonia Fraser
Publisher : Anchor Canada
ISBN 13 : 0385672519
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (856 download)
Download or read book Love and Louis XIV written by Antonia Fraser and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2010-06-25 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The superb historian and biographer Antonia Fraser, author of Marie Antoinette, casts new light on the splendor and the scandals of the reign of Louis XIV in this dramatic, illuminating look at the women in his life. The self-proclaimed Sun King, Louis XIV ruled over the most glorious and extravagant court in seventeenth-century Europe. Now, Antonia Fraser goes behind the well-known tales of Louis’s accomplishments and follies, exploring in riveting detail his intimate relationships with women. The king’s mother, Anne of Austria, had been in a childless marriage for twenty-two years before she gave birth to Louis XIV. A devout Catholic, she instilled in her son a strong sense of piety and fought successfully for his right to absolute power. In 1660, Louis married his first cousin, Marie-Thérèse, in a political arrangement. While unfailingly kind to the official Queen of Versailles, Louis sought others to satisfy his romantic and sexual desires. After a flirtation with his sister-in-law, his first important mistress was Louise de La Vallière, who bore him several children before being replaced by the tempestuous and brilliant Athénaïs, marquise de Montespan. Later, when Athénaïs’s reputation was tarnished, the King continued to support her publicly as Athénaïs left court for a life of repentance. Meanwhile her children’s governess, the intelligent and seemingly puritanical Françoise de Maintenon, had already won the King’s affections; in a relationship in complete contrast to his physical obsession with Athénaïs, Louis XIV lived happily with Madame de Maintenon for the rest of his life, very probably marrying her in secret. When his grandson’s child bride, the enchanting Adelaide of Savoy, came to Versaille she lightened the King’s last years – until tragedy struck. With consummate skill, Antonia Fraser weaves insights into the nature of women’s religious lives – as well as such practical matters as contraception – into her magnificent, sweeping portrait of the king, his court, and his ladies.
Author : Alexandre Dumas père
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1427082049
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (27 download)
Download or read book Louise de la Vallière (Volume 1 of 2 ) (EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition) written by Alexandre Dumas père and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (999 download)
Download or read book Louise de La Vallière and the Early Life of Louis XIV. written by and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John J. Conley
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501722654
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)
Download or read book The Suspicion of Virtue written by John J. Conley and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The salon was of particular importance in mid- to late-seventeenth-century France, enabling aristocratic women to develop a philosophical culture that simultaneously reflected and opposed the dominant male philosophy. In The Suspicion of Virtue, John J. Conley, S. J., explores the moral philosophies developed by five women authors of that milieu: Madame de Sablé, Madame Deshoulières, Madame de la Sabliére, Mlle de la Vallière, and Madame de Maintenon. Through biography, extensive translation, commentary, and critical analysis, The Suspicion of Virtue presents the work of women who participated in the philosophical debates of the early modern period but who have been largely erased from the standard history of philosophy. Conley examines the various literary genres (maxim, ode, dialogue) in which these authors presented their moral theory. He also unveils the philosophical complexity of the arguments presented by these women and of the salon culture that nurtured their preoccupations. Their pointed critiques of virtue as a mask of vice, Conley asserts, are relevant to current controversy over the revival of virtue theory by contemporary ethicians.
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (956 download)
Download or read book Louise de la Valliere Illustrated written by Alexandre Dumas and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-10-09 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louise de La Vallière (Françoise Louise de La Baume Le Blanc; 6 August 1644 - 7 June 1710) was a mistress of Louis XIV of France from 1661 to 1667. She later became the Duchess of La Vallière and Duchess of Vaujours in her own right. She has no known surviving descendants. Louise was also very religious and she led a religious penance for herself near the end of her life.
Author : Sandra Gulland
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743298926
Total Pages : 403 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (432 download)
Download or read book Mistress of the Sun written by Sandra Gulland and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-04-07 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eccentric young woman's love for a wild white stallion tempts her into using an ancient magic that overshadows her subsequent life and leads to her affair with the charismatic Louis XIV.
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Twenty Years After written by Alexandre Dumas and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN 13 : 8726612313
Total Pages : 599 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (266 download)
Download or read book Louise de la Vallière written by Alexandre Dumas and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2022-10-14 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in France in 1661, ‘Louise de la Vallière’ is the third and final part of the D’Artagnan Romances trilogy. With Louis XIV seeking to cement his position as the absolute monarch over the whole of France, D’Artagnan and the Three Musketeers are forced to come out of retirement one last time. However, while their intentions may be noble, there might be hidden agendas at play that could steer the foursome in the wrong direction... Packed with murder, intrigue, conspiracy, betrayal, action, and adventure, ‘Louise de la Vallière’ is as fast-paced and exciting as any of Dumas’ earlier outings. A political animal, the author allows us to see the machinations of the royal court and its effects on the general populace. At its heart, this is a romantic romp yet Dumas deftly sprinkles the twisting plot with flecks of wistful nostalgia. An ideal read for fans of ‘The Three Musketeers’ film, starring Oliver Reed and Simon Ward. Alexandre Dumas (1802 – 1870) was one of the most popular French authors and playwrights of the 19th Century. After the death of his father, Dumas travelled to Paris where he eventually decided to work in the theatre. He first came to public attention at the age of 27 with his first play, ‘King Henry III and his Courts.’ After a succession of successful stage plays, Dumas turned his hand to writing novels. Many of these were serialised in newspapers, such as ‘La Comtesse de Salisbury; Édouard III,’ and ‘Le Capitaine Paul.’ Many of Dumas’ later works have been hailed as timeless classics and adapted for television and the silver screen, such as ‘The Three Musketeers’, starring ‘Lord of the Rings’ ́ Orlando Bloom, and ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, starring ‘Superman’ star, Henry Cavill.
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 646 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Louise de la Valliere written by Alexandre Dumas and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-30 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louise de La Vallière (Françoise Louise de La Baume Le Blanc; 6 August 1644 - 7 June 1710) was a mistress of Louis XIV of France from 1661 to 1667. She later became the Duchess of La Vallière and Duchess of Vaujours in her own right. She has no known surviving descendants.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Louise de Valliere written by and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Louise de la Valliere written by Alexandre Dumas and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781548590413
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (94 download)
Download or read book Louise de la Valliere written by Alexandre Dumas and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-07 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louise de La Valli�re (Fran�oise Louise de La Baume Le Blanc; 6 August 1644 - 7 June 1710) was a mistress of Louis XIV of France from 1661 to 1667. She later became the Duchess of La Valli�re and Duchess of Vaujours in her own right. Unlike her rival, Madame de Montespan, she has no known surviving descendants. Louise was also very religious and she led a religious penance for herself near the end of her life.
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Louise de la Vallière written by Alexandre Dumas and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (49 download)
Download or read book Louise de la Valliere written by Alexandre Dumas and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-06-17 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louise de la Valliere is the middle section of The Vicomte de Bragelonne or, Ten Years After. Against a tender love story, Dumas continues the suspense which began with The Vicomte de Bragelonne and will end with The Man in the Iron Mask. It is early summer, 1661, and the royal court of France is in turmoil. Can it be true that the King is in love with the Duchess D'Orleans? Or has his eye been caught by the sweet and gentle Louise de la Valliere? No one is more anxious to know the answer than Raoul, son of Athos, who loves Louise more than life itself. Behind the scenes, dark intrigues are afoot. Louis XIV is intent on making himself absolute master of France. Imminent crisis shakes the now ageing Musketeers and d'Artagnan out of their complacent retirement, but is the cause just?"You wish to leave me, Monsieur d'Artagnan?" inquired the king, with an air of astonishment; for Louis XIV. could never understand why any one who had the distinguished honor of being near him could wish to leave him.
Author : Sandra Gulland
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0385537530
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (855 download)
Download or read book The Shadow Queen written by Sandra Gulland and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the beloved Josephine B. Trilogy, comes a spellbinding novel inspired by the true story of a young woman who rises from poverty to become confidante to the most powerful, provocative and dangerous woman in the 17th century French court: the mistress of the charismatic Sun King. 1660, Paris Claudette’s life is like an ever-revolving stage set. From an impoverished childhood wandering the French countryside with her family’s acting troupe, Claudette finally witnesses her mother's astonishing rise to stardom in Parisian theaters. Working with playwrights Corneille, Molière and Racine, Claudette’s life is culturally rich, but like all in the theatrical world at the time, she's socially scorned. A series of chance encounters gradually pull Claudette into the alluring orbit of Athénaïs de Montespan, mistress to Louis XIV and reigning "Shadow Queen." Needing someone to safeguard her secrets, Athénaïs offers to hire Claudette as her personal attendant. Enticed by the promise of riches and respectability, Claudette leaves the world of the theater only to find that court is very much like a stage, with outward shows of loyalty masking more devious intentions. This parallel is not lost on Athénaïs, who fears political enemies are plotting her ruin as young courtesans angle to take the coveted spot in the king's bed. Indeed, Claudette's "reputable" new position is marked by spying, illicit trysts and titanic power struggles. As Athénaïs, becomes ever more desperate to hold onto the King's favor, innocent love charms move into the realm of deadly Black Magic, and Claudette is forced to consider a move that will put her own life—and the family she loves so dearly—at risk. Set against the gilded opulence of a newly-constructed Versailles and the War of Theaters, THE SHADOW QUEEN is a seductive, gripping novel about the lure of wealth, the illusion of power, and the increasingly uneasy relationship between two strong-willed women whose actions could shape the future of France.
