Correspondance Générale De Madame De Maintenon

<p>This is Volume 4 of the collected correspondence of Madame de Maintenon published for the first time based on authentic autographs and manuscripts. This collection offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of one of the most influential women in French history. As the second wife of King Louis XIV Madame de Maintenon wielded considerable power and influence at the French court. Her letters provide invaluable insights into the political social and cultural landscape of 17th and 18th century France.</p> <p>The correspondence reveals Madame de Maintenon's thoughts on a wide range of subjects from affairs of state to matters of the heart. Readers will discover her perspectives on education religion and the role of women in society. This volume is an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in French history biography and the art of letter writing.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>