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The king's chamber now presented a picture at once solemn and gloomy. Grouped together on one side the bed might be seen the different noblemen in attendance upon his majesty; a little removed stood the clergy, concealed from the invalid by the closely drawn curtains; in the midst of these contending parties were the princesses going from one to the other, vainly seeking by mild and gentle mediation to produce a satisfactory arrangement. It was at length understood.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is the entertaining and insightful memoir of the notorious royal mistress, Madame du Barry. A vivid portrait of the French court during the reign of King Louis XV, her scandalous rise from poverty to the pinnacle of power, and her life as a notorious courtesan turned aristocrat unfolds across its pages. The author provides a fascinating glimpse into the lavish and licentious world of 18th-century France, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the price of intimacy with power. Du Barry's story is a captivating tale of a woman who dared to defy convention, breaking taboos and challenging societal norms, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of women, sex, and power in the Ancien RĂ gime. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330885772_0
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