The Life Of Madam De Maintenon (1753)

By M. de la Beaumelle

Book Overview

The Life of Madam De Maintenon is a book written by M. De La Beaumelle in 1753. It is a biography of Fran�����oise d'Aubign�����, Marquise de Maintenon, who was the second wife of King Louis XIV of France. The book chronicles her life from her humble beginnings as an orphaned child to her rise as the most powerful woman in France during the reign of Louis XIV. It delves into her relationship with the King, her religious beliefs, her work as a philanthropist and educator, and her influence on the court and the country. The book also explores the controversies surrounding her, including her alleged role in the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes and her treatment of Huguenots. Overall, The Life of Madam De Maintenon provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of one of the most fascinating women in French history.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: 1165787733
• ISBN13: 9781165787739
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"