Extensive excerpts from Madame de Sevione's letters provide unique primary source material for readers
Explores her life within the court of King Louis XIV for a rich historical context
Written by an acclaimed author, ensuring scholarly rigor and engaging narrative
Hardcover format preserves the book's condition and durability
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Acclaimed author of histories, Mossiker fleshes out the life of Madame de Sevione around excerpts from hundreds of her letters. De Sevione lived within the circle of the Sun King Louis XIV, was widowed young, and remained a widow by choice. Her letters have long been considered exceptional, but not often translated. 1983. Hb, no jacket US