Project Gutenberg 2016-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 44 Pompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de 1721 1764 De Pompadour, Madame (Jeanne Antoinette Poisson) Lenormand d'Etioles, Jeanne Antoinette, Marchioness de Pompadour Poisson, Jeanne Antoinette, marquise de Pompadour Pompadour, Madame de (Jeanne Antoinette Poisson) Pompadour, marquise de Memoirs of the Marchioness of Pompadour (vol. 2 of 2) Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Memoirs of the Marchioness of Pompadour" by Pompadour is a historical account written in the 18th century. This work presents a firsthand perspective of the intricate political dynamics and personal intricacies at the French court during the reign of Louis XV. The memoirs detail significant events of the era, intertwining the author's personal experiences with the political history of France, particularly focusing on her relationship with the king and the state affairs that unfolded around them. The opening of the memoir highlights the complex relationship between the Marchioness of Pompadour and Louis XV, suggesting that his infidelity paradoxically reinforced his loyalty to her, driven by feelings of remorse. It delves into the king's growing interest in state affairs and the attendant intrigue, showcasing discussions on military strength, diplomacy, and political strategies among influential ministers. The narrator reveals her role in navigating the social and political labyrinth of the court while reflecting on the challenges posed by rival courtier ambitions, public sentiment, and the machinery of state governance. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of both personal and national narratives, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the courtly dynamics of 18th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en France -- Court and courtiers Pompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de, 1721-1764 France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 DC Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General 262558 262561 2024-09-21T17:08:26.339237 2023-09-22T13:37:33.314186 text/html text/html 262585 2021-01-24T21:41:58 text/html; charset=utf-8 146498 2021-01-24T21:41:58 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 163887 2024-09-21T17:08:30.525185 application/epub+zip 164710 2024-09-21T17:08:27.221228 application/epub+zip 164710 2024-09-21T17:08:26.772219 application/epub+zip 249109 2024-09-21T17:08:33.188192 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225659 2024-09-21T17:08:30.038251 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225430 2022-09-23T19:58:27.039496 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238325 238162 2024-09-21T17:08:25.897242 2023-09-22T13:37:32.800171 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 238270 2016-06-01T15:58:16 text/plain; charset=utf-8 85528 2016-06-01T15:58:20 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19119 2024-09-21T17:08:33.313195 application/rdf+xml 21283 2024-09-21T17:08:26.845224 image/jpeg 3420 2024-09-21T17:08:26.809223 image/jpeg 147113 2024-09-21T17:08:26.365219 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog