Courtier And The King
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Courtier And The King
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Author : James M Boyden
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2024-07-26
Courtier And The King written by James M Boyden and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-26 with History categories.
Ruy Gómez de Silva, or the prince of Eboli, was one of the central figures at the court of Spain in the sixteenth century. Thanks to his oily affability, social grace, and an uncanny knack for anticipating and catering to the desires of his prince, he rose from obscurity to become the favorite and chief minister of Philip II. From the scattered surviving sources James Boyden weaves a vivid, compelling narrative: one that breathes life not only into Ruy Gómez, but into the court, the era, and the enigmatic character of Phillip II as well. Elegantly written and highly readable, this book discovers in the career of Gómez the techniques, aspirations, and mentality of an accomplished courtier in the age of Castiglione. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1995.
The Courtier Of Versailles
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Author : Donna Russo Morin
language : en
Publisher: Next Chapter
Release Date : 2021-12-22
The Courtier Of Versailles written by Donna Russo Morin and has been published by Next Chapter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-22 with Fiction categories.
France, 1682. Louis XIV, the Sun King, is at the height of his power. The court at Versailles is a paradise for privileged young women. Jeanne Yvette Mas Du Bois is unlike most other courtiers: her thirst for knowledge often incurs her father's brutal wrath. But her uncle encourages Jeanne's independence, secretly teaching her fencing in the palace's labyrinthine basement. When two of the king's Musketeers are beset by criminals, mere feet from Jeanne's fencing lesson, she intervenes and saves one of the Musketeers' lives. Hidden behind her mask, Jeanne is mistaken for a man. As "Jean Luc," she is admitted to an inner circle where she learns of an assassination plot against the Queen. As Jean Luc, she is permitted to bring her intelligence and swordsmanship to bear. And as Jean Luc, she is free to love the man of her choosing... even if she can never have him. With the Queen in jeopardy and her own double life making her privy to the tangled intrigues at court, Jeanne finds herself in a powerful, yet increasingly perilous position. Brimming with lush period detail and vivid, unforgettable characters, The Courtier's Secret will take you into an intriguing world of pageantry, adventure, betrayals, and secrets. “Russo Morin debuts with a novel as opulent and sparkling as Louis XIV’s court and as filled with intrigue, passion and excitement as a novel by Dumas...a feast for the senses.” -RT Book Review
The Courtier S Secret
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Author : Donna Russo Morin
language : en
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Release Date : 2009-02-01
The Courtier S Secret written by Donna Russo Morin and has been published by Kensington Publishing Corp. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-01 with Fiction categories.
France, 1680. Louis XIV, the Sun King, is at the height of his power. The court at Versailles is a paradise for privileged young women. Jeanne Yvette Mas Du Bois is unlike most other courtiers. Her thirst for knowledge often incurs her father's brutal wrath. But her uncle encourages Jeanne's independence, secretly teaching her fencing in the palace's labyrinthine basement. . . When two of the king's Musketeers are beset by criminals who are mere feet from Jeanne's fencing lesson, she intervenes, saving one of the Musketeers' lives. Hidden behind her mask, Jeanne is mistaken for a man. As "Jean Luc," Jeanne is admitted to an inner circle where she learns of an assassination plot against the Queen. As Jean Luc, she is permitted to bring her intelligence and swordsmanship to bear. And as Jean Luc, she is free to love the man of her choosing. . .even if she can never have him. Now, with the Queen in jeopardy, and her own double life making her privy to the tangled intrigues at court, Jeanne is in a powerful--yet increasingly perilous--position. Brimming with lush period detail and vivid, unforgettable characters, The Courtier's Secret takes readers into a fascinating, intriguing world of pageantry, adventure, betrayals, and secrets. "Exquisitely done. . .fabulous. . .unforgettable characters." --Marilyn Rondeau "Compelling. . .brings vividly to life the constrained life of the noble Frenchwoman." --Allie Bates, author of Earthchild Reading Group Guide Inside
The Courtier Of Versailles
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Author : Donna Russo Morin
language : en
Publisher: Blurb
Release Date : 2021-03
The Courtier Of Versailles written by Donna Russo Morin and has been published by Blurb this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03 with categories.
France, 1682. Louis XIV, the Sun King, is at the height of his power. The court at Versailles is a paradise for privileged young women. Jeanne Yvette Mas Du Bois is unlike other courtiers: her thirst for knowledge often incurs her father's brutal wrath. But her uncle encourages Jeanne's independence, secretly teaching her fencing in the palace's labyrinthine basement. Hidden behind her mask, Jeanne is mistaken for a man. As Jean Luc, she is admitted to an inner circle where she learns of a devious plot in the court. As Jean Luc, she is permitted to bring her intelligence and swordsmanship to bear. And as Jean Luc, she is free to love the man of her choosing even if she can never have him. With the Queen's life in danger and her own double life making her privy to the tangled intrigues at court, Jeanne finds herself in a powerful, yet perilous position. Brimming with lush period detail and vivid, unforgettable characters, The Courtier of Versailles will take you into an intriguing world of pageantry, adventure, betrayals, and secrets.
King And Courtier
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Author : Th Tillemans
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1951
King And Courtier written by Th Tillemans and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1951 with Great Britain categories.
The King And The Miller Of Mansfield Etc Sir John Cockle At Court
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Author : Robert Dodsley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1701
The King And The Miller Of Mansfield Etc Sir John Cockle At Court written by Robert Dodsley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1701 with categories.
The King And The Miller Of Mansfield
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Author : Robert Dodsley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1701
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A Dialogue Between A New Courtier And A Country Gentleman
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1713
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The Book Of The Courtier
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Author : Baldassarre conte Castiglione
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2022-08-21
The Book Of The Courtier written by Baldassarre conte Castiglione and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-21 with Fiction categories.
"The Book of the Courtier" by Baldassarre conte Castiglione is a lengthy philosophical dialogue on the topic of what constitutes an ideal courtier or court lady, worthy to befriend and advise a Prince or political leader. Castiglione set the narrative of the book in his years as a courtier in his native Duchy of Urbino. It offers a poignantly nostalgic evocation with a reverent tribute to the friends of Castiglione's youth.
Lord Hervey Eighteenth Century Courtier
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Author : Robert Halsband
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1974
Lord Hervey Eighteenth Century Courtier written by Robert Halsband and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A biography of a man who is frequently mentioned in the accounts of George the Second's reign and in the political and literary histories of the first half of the eighteenth century.