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A German Pompadour: Being The Extraordinary History Of Wilhelmine Von Gravenitz, Landhofmeisterin Of Wirtemberg (1906)

A German Pompadour: Being The Extraordinary History Of Wilhelmine Von Gravenitz, Landhofmeisterin Of Wirtemberg (1906)

Hay, Marie

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1166477800
ISBN13: 9781166477806
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A German Pompadour by Marie Hay is a historical biography that tells the extraordinary story of Wilhelmine von Gravenitz, the Landhofmeisterin (court mistress) of Wirtemberg in Germany. The book was originally published in 1906 and provides a fascinating insight into the life of a powerful woman in eighteenth-century Europe.Wilhelmine von Gravenitz was born into a noble family and was appointed as the Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg at the age of just 22. She quickly became one of the most influential people at the court, using her intelligence and charm to gain the favor of the Duke and Duchess of Wirtemberg.Despite her position of power, Wilhelmine was not without her enemies. She faced numerous challenges and scandals throughout her career, including accusations of infidelity and corruption. However, she remained steadfast in her determination to maintain her position and protect her reputation.Throughout the book, Marie Hay provides a detailed and engaging account of Wilhelmine's life, drawing on historical records and personal accounts to create a vivid portrait of this remarkable woman. The book also provides a fascinating insight into the political and social landscape of eighteenth-century Europe, as well as the role of women in positions of power.Overall, A German Pompadour is a compelling and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, biography, or the lives of powerful women.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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