Queen of Versailles
Download or Read eBook Queen of Versailles PDF written by Mark Bryant and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Mark Bryant |
Publisher | : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP |
Total Pages | : 527 |
Release | : 2020-10-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780228004325 |
ISBN-13 | : 0228004322 |
Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Queen of Versailles by : Mark Bryant
Book excerpt: Explores the life and court career of Madame de Maintenon. A study in queenship, it reveals how the dynamics of power and gender operated within the realms of early modern high politics, church-state affairs and international relations while providing unique insights into the Sun King and his court.