Madame, Mother Of The Regent

Madame, Mother of the Regent: 1652-1722 is a biography written by French historian Arvede Barine in 1909. The book tells the story of Fran�����oise-Ath�����na�����s de Rochechouart de Mortemart, also known as Madame de Montespan, who was the mistress of King Louis XIV of France and the mother of the Regent of France, Philippe d'Orl�����ans. Barine delves into Madame de Montespan's life, starting with her childhood and family background. She then explores her rise to power as the king's mistress and her influence over him, as well as her relationships with other members of the court. The book also covers her fall from grace and eventual retirement to a convent, as well as her relationship with her son, the Regent. Throughout the book, Barine provides context about the political and social climate of France during this time period, including the role of women in society and the power dynamics of the royal court. Madame, Mother of the Regent: 1652-1722 offers a detailed and engaging look at the life of one of the most influential women of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV.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.