Madame De Pompadour
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Author: Nancy Mitford
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage Books, 2011
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
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Nancy Mitford’s Madame De Pompadour chronicles the life of one of history’s most influential mistresses, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, later the Marquise de Pompadour. This biography vividly reconstructs the opulent and politically charged world of 18th-century Versailles, presenting her rise from bourgeois origins to a position of immense power and cultural patronage. Mitford’s signature wit and keen eye for social detail illuminate Pompadour’s intelligence, ambition, and enduring impact on art, fashion, and French politics. The narrative captures the complexities of her relationship with King Louis XV and her strategic navigation of court intrigue, offering a compelling portrait of a woman who shaped an era. It illustrates the personal sacrifices and triumphs inherent in wielding such extraordinary influence during a tumultuous period.
Author: Nancy Mitford
Published: 2011, Vintage Books
Author: Nancy Mitford
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage Books, 2011
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Nancy Mitford’s Madame De Pompadour chronicles the life of one of history’s most influential mistresses, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, later the Marquise de Pompadour. This biography vividly reconstructs the opulent and politically charged world of 18th-century Versailles, presenting her rise from bourgeois origins to a position of immense power and cultural patronage. Mitford’s signature wit and keen eye for social detail illuminate Pompadour’s intelligence, ambition, and enduring impact on art, fashion, and French politics. The narrative captures the complexities of her relationship with King Louis XV and her strategic navigation of court intrigue, offering a compelling portrait of a woman who shaped an era. It illustrates the personal sacrifices and triumphs inherent in wielding such extraordinary influence during a tumultuous period.