About the book
As lovely and charming as she was shrewd and calculating, Athenais de Montespan became the most powerful noblewoman of her day by brilliantly manipulating her forbidden role as mistress of King Louis XIV. With a lively narrative style that reads like fiction, Hilton reveals the woman behind the most dazzling days of the Sun King's reign. photos.
Editions of Athenais
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780316084901
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As lovely and charming as she was shrewd and calculating, Athenais de Montespan became the most powerful noblewoman of her day by brilliantly manipulating her forbidden role as mistress of King Louis XIV. With a lively narrative style that reads like fiction, Hilton reveals the woman behind the most dazzling days of the Sun King's reign. photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athenais about?
As lovely and charming as she was shrewd and calculating, Athenais de Montespan became the most powerful noblewoman of her day by brilliantly manipulating her forbidden role as mistress of King Louis XIV. With a lively narrative style that reads like fiction, Hilton reveals the woman behind the most dazzling days of the Sun King's reign. photos.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Athenais?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general
Where can I read a sample of Athenais?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316084901
How long is Athenais and how many pages does it have?
Athenais has 368 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Athenais?
Lisa Hilton
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Athenais is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780316084901)
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