Imbert De Saint-Amand / Elizabeth Gilbert Martin
The Court of Louis XV is a historical book written by Imbert de Saint-Amand in 1893. The book provides a detailed account of the French court during the reign of Louis XV, who ruled France from 1715 to 1774. The author takes the reader on a journey through the luxurious and extravagant world of the French court, where power, politics, and scandal were the order of the day.The book covers the life of Louis XV, his courtiers, and the various intrigues and scandals that took place during his reign. It explores the personalities of the king’s mistresses, including Madame de Pompadour and Madame du Barry, who wielded significant influence over the king and the court. The book also delves into the politics of the time, including the Seven Years’ War and the struggle for power between the nobility and the monarchy.The author’s writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an excellent resource for anyone interested in French history, the monarchy, or the court of Louis XV. The Court of Louis XV provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the most significant monarchs in French history and the court that surrounded him.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.