{"product_id":"madame-de-pompadour-by-nancy-mitford","title":"Madame de Pompadour by Nancy Mitford","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eMadame de Pompadour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nancy Mitford\u003cbr data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"76\"\u003ePublished by:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Reprint Society, London\u003cbr data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1955\u003cbr data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"137\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eNancy Mitford’s \u003cem data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eMadame de Pompadour\u003c\/em\u003e is an engaging and richly detailed biography that brings to life one of the most remarkable women in French history. Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, later known as Madame de Pompadour, was not only the official mistress of King Louis XV but also a powerful political figure, patron of the arts, and a woman of great intelligence and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eMitford traces Pompadour’s early life, from her bourgeois upbringing to her carefully crafted rise to the heights of Versailles. Despite her non-aristocratic origins, she managed to captivate the king and secure a position of immense influence in the French court. The biography explores her role in shaping French politics, her keen artistic sensibilities, and her patronage of architecture, literature, and the decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003ePompadour was more than just a royal mistress; she was a strategist, a diplomat, and a visionary who supported France’s cultural and intellectual movements. She played a crucial role in the promotion of the Rococo artistic style, supported philosophers like Voltaire, and helped establish the Sèvres porcelain factory, which became a symbol of French craftsmanship. Despite facing numerous challenges, including opposition from the nobility and declining health, she remained a trusted advisor to the king until her death.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eMitford’s writing is infused with humor, wit, and an evident admiration for her subject. She presents Pompadour as a woman of resilience, elegance, and intelligence, whose influence extended far beyond the royal bedchamber. The book delves into the intrigues of the French court, the rivalries she faced, and the friendships she cultivated, particularly with figures in the Enlightenment movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003eThis biography is not only a historical account but also an exploration of female power in a male-dominated society. It provides a window into the opulence and political maneuvering of Versailles, offering readers a compelling narrative that is both informative and highly readable. Mitford’s engaging style makes this book an essential read for those interested in history, biography, and the lives of extraordinary women.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003eA captivating biography of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3090\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3090\"\u003eExplores her influence on King Louis XV and the politics of 18th-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003eHighlights her role as a patron of the arts, architecture, and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003eOffers a richly detailed and engaging portrayal of court life at Versailles.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003eWritten with Nancy Mitford’s signature wit and storytelling brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3431\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3431\"\u003eEssential reading for history lovers, biography enthusiasts, and those interested in French culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621309317363,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2922\/2643\/files\/22af87c9-IMG_1232-scaled.jpg?v=1790941566","url":"https:\/\/collegestreetbook.in\/products\/madame-de-pompadour-by-nancy-mitford","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}