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La Belle Stuart: Memoirs Of Court And Society In The Times Of Frances Teresa Stuart, Duchess Of Richmond And Lennox

La Belle Stuart: Memoirs Of Court And Society In The Times Of Frances Teresa Stuart, Duchess Of Richmond And Lennox

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ISBN10: 1164501550
ISBN13: 9781164501558
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
La Belle Stuart: Memoirs of Court and Society in the Times of Frances Teresa Stuart, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox is a historical book written by Cyril Hughes Hartmann. The book is a memoir of the life of Frances Teresa Stuart, who was a prominent figure in the court of King Charles II of England. The book provides an in-depth look into the life and times of Stuart, who was known for her beauty, wit, and charm.The book covers the period of Stuart's life from her early years as a maid-of-honor to Queen Catherine of Braganza, through her rise to prominence in the court of King Charles II, and her eventual marriage to the Duke of Richmond and Lennox. The book also covers the political and social events of the time, including the Popish Plot, the Glorious Revolution, and the reigns of James II and William III.Hartmann's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed and nuanced understanding of Stuart's life and the society in which she lived. The book is well-researched and draws on a variety of primary sources, including Stuart's own letters and diaries, to provide a rich and vivid portrait of this fascinating historical figure.Overall, La Belle Stuart: Memoirs of Court and Society in the Times of Frances Teresa Stuart, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the English court and the lives of women in the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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