Royal Favourites

<p>Royal Favourites delves into the captivating lives of influential mistresses and favorites who held sway over European monarchs. Sutherland Menzies meticulously chronicles the intricate relationships political maneuverings and personal dramas that unfolded within the opulent courts of Europe. From Agnes Sorel to Madame de Maintenon the book unveils the stories of women who through their proximity to power shaped history and left an indelible mark on their respective eras.</p><p>This richly detailed account offers readers a glimpse into the lives of these intriguing figures exploring their roles as confidantes advisors and sometimes puppet masters. With vivid prose and insightful analysis Royal Favourites brings to life the scandals intrigues and lasting legacies of the women who captured the hearts and minds of kings.</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>