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The kings' mistresses [electronic resource] : the liberated lives of Marie Mancini, Princess Colonna, and her sister Hortense, Duchess Mazarin / Elizabeth C. Goldsmith

Author
Goldsmith, Elizabeth C.
Published
New York : PublicAffairs, c2012.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Description
xix, 256 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.
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Contents
Historical prologue -- The cardinal's nieces at the court of France -- The Duchess Mazarin -- Marie's Rome -- A runaway duchess -- On the road -- Savoy and beyond -- Hortense's London -- Madrid -- Divorce -- "Dust and ashes".
Summary
The little-known story of two spirited sisters who flaunted every social convention of 17th century Europe in their determination to live independently.
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ISBN
9781586488895 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1586488899 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9781586488901 (e-book)
1586488902 (e-book)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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