Louis XIV et Marie Mancini d'après de nouveaux documents by R. de Chantelauze
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| Author | Chantelauze, R. de (Régis), 1821-1888 |
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| LoC No. | 04003115 |
| Title | Louis XIV et Marie Mancini d'après de nouveaux documents |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Louis XIV et Marie Mancini d'après de nouveaux documents" by R. de Chantelauze is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the passionate yet complicated love affair between Louis XIV of France and Marie Mancini, a niece of Cardinal Mazarin, drawing on newly discovered documents to shed light on their relationship and its political implications. Through the narrative, the book explores not only the romance but also the influence of court intrigues and familial ambitions in the backdrop of 17th-century France. The opening of the work sets the stage for this intricate tale by introducing the historical context and examining the dynamics between Louis XIV, Marie Mancini, and their powerful relatives. The text highlights the initial fascination the young king has for Marie as well as the societal pressures and political machinations at play, particularly the ambitions of Cardinal Mazarin. The narrative indicates the tentacles of ambition reaching out from the royal court to the personal lives of the lovers, hinting at the challenges they must navigate in pursuit of their desires. The stage is effectively set for a further exploration of their tumultuous love story, intertwined with the broader historical events of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715 |
| Subject | Mancini, Maria, 1639-1715 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50633 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 58 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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