Madame De Pompadour
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Nancy Mitford
Binding: Hardback
Published: HH, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Nancy Mitford’s Madame De Pompadour chronicles the extraordinary life of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, the influential chief mistress of King Louis XV, who rose from humble origins to become a central figure in the French court. This elegant biography presents a vivid portrait of 18th-century Versailles, detailing the political machinations, cultural brilliance, and personal intrigues that defined the era. Mitford’s signature wit and keen insight illuminate Pompadour’s intelligence, ambition, and enduring impact on art, fashion, and state affairs. The narrative captures the glamour and complexities of a woman who wielded immense power behind the throne, shaping the destiny of a nation. It argues for Pompadour’s significant role not merely as a royal favorite, but as a formidable stateswoman and patron of the arts.
Author: Nancy Mitford
Binding: Hardback
Published: HH, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Nancy Mitford’s Madame De Pompadour chronicles the extraordinary life of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, the influential chief mistress of King Louis XV, who rose from humble origins to become a central figure in the French court. This elegant biography presents a vivid portrait of 18th-century Versailles, detailing the political machinations, cultural brilliance, and personal intrigues that defined the era. Mitford’s signature wit and keen insight illuminate Pompadour’s intelligence, ambition, and enduring impact on art, fashion, and state affairs. The narrative captures the glamour and complexities of a woman who wielded immense power behind the throne, shaping the destiny of a nation. It argues for Pompadour’s significant role not merely as a royal favorite, but as a formidable stateswoman and patron of the arts.