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The court of Louis XV

By Imbert de Saint-Amand
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The work offers a series of compact biographical portraits of prominent women at the royal court during the eighteenth-century reign, arranged chronologically to follow shifts in favor and influence. Individual chapters profile queens, favorites, and princesses, tracing their personal backgrounds, rivalries, intrigues, patronage of the arts and letters, involvement in court politics and diplomacy, and responses to crises such as assassination attempts and wartime pressures. It emphasizes character studies over grand narrative, reconstructing salon life, theatrical and cultural patronage, and the private and public roles these women played in shaping the court's moral and political climate.

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Imbert de Saint-Amand

Imbert de Saint-Amand was a French author known for his historical works focusing on the lives of notable figures from the French monarchy. His writings often explore the intricacies of court life and the personal stories behind significant historical events. Among his notable works is "Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty," which delves into the life of the infamous queen and the tumultuous period leading to the French Revolution. De Saint-Amand's other significant titles include "The Court of the Empress Josephine" and "The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X," showcasing his interest in the dynamics of power and society in 18th and 19th century France.

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