Robert B. Douglas / Robert BDouglas
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
The Life and Times of Madame Du Barry is a historical non-fiction book written by Robert B. Douglas in 1896. The book is a detailed account of the life of Madame Du Barry, who was the mistress of King Louis XV of France. The book covers her early life, her rise to power, and her eventual downfall. Madame Du Barry was born Jeanne Becu in 1743 and grew up in poverty. She became a prostitute at a young age and eventually caught the eye of Louis XV. The king made her his official mistress in 1769, and she quickly became one of the most powerful women in France. The book describes Madame Du Barry’s lavish lifestyle, her influence over the king, and her relationships with other members of the royal court. It also explores the political and social climate of France during this time and how Madame Du Barry’s actions affected the country.However, Madame Du Barry’s power and influence came to an end with the death of Louis XV in 1774. She was exiled from the royal court and eventually executed during the French Revolution in 1793.Overall, The Life and Times of Madame Du Barry is a fascinating look at one of the most intriguing figures in French history. It provides a detailed and well-researched account of her life and the political and social climate of France during the 18th century.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.
