The Life and Times of Madame Du Barry (1896)

Robert B Douglas

Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
10 September 2010
Pages
396
ISBN
9781167657214

The Life and Times of Madame Du Barry (1896)

Robert B Douglas

""The Life And Times Of Madame Du Barry"" is a historical biography written by Robert B. Douglas in 1896. The book chronicles the life of Jeanne B?????cu, a French courtesan who rose to become the mistress of King Louis XV of France. The book explores her early life, her rise to power and influence, and her eventual downfall and execution during the French Revolution. Douglas provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of 18th-century France, highlighting the excesses of the French court and the tensions that led to the revolution. The book also delves into the personal life of Madame Du Barry, exploring her relationships with the king and other influential figures, as well as her reputation as a fashion icon and patron of the arts. Overall, ""The Life And Times Of Madame Du Barry"" offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most intriguing figures of 18th-century France.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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