The Marquis & The Chevalier
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: James Cleugh
Binding: Hardback
Published: Andrew Melrose, London, 1951
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ glued/taped to boards. Light stains on book block. Clean text.
The historical biography The Marquis & The Chevalier chronicles the scandalous lives of two enigmatic figures from 18th-century France, the Marquis de Sade and the Chevalier d'Éon. This compelling work uncovers their intertwined destinies and the societal upheavals that shaped their controversial existences. It presents a vivid portrait of an era defined by shifting moral codes and political intrigue, illustrating how both individuals challenged conventional norms in their own distinct ways. The narrative details their notorious escapades and the profound impact they had on their contemporaries, offering a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of identity and reputation during the Enlightenment.
Author: James Cleugh
Binding: Hardback
Published: Andrew Melrose, London, 1951
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ glued/taped to boards. Light stains on book block. Clean text.
The historical biography The Marquis & The Chevalier chronicles the scandalous lives of two enigmatic figures from 18th-century France, the Marquis de Sade and the Chevalier d'Éon. This compelling work uncovers their intertwined destinies and the societal upheavals that shaped their controversial existences. It presents a vivid portrait of an era defined by shifting moral codes and political intrigue, illustrating how both individuals challenged conventional norms in their own distinct ways. The narrative details their notorious escapades and the profound impact they had on their contemporaries, offering a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of identity and reputation during the Enlightenment.