The Magnificent Montez: From Courtesan To Convert
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ISBN10: 1436700752
ISBN13: 9781436700757
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436700757
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Magnificent Montez: From Courtesan To Convert is a biographical book written by Horace Wyndham. The book tells the story of Lola Montez, an Irish-born dancer and actress who rose to fame in the mid-19th century as a courtesan and mistress to powerful men across Europe. The book explores Montez's early life and upbringing, including her time in India and her move to Europe, where she quickly became a sensation in the world of high society. It delves into her relationships with men such as King Ludwig I of Bavaria and her infamous affair with Franz Liszt, as well as her political and social influence during the revolutions of 1848. The book also examines Montez's later life, including her conversion to Catholicism and her attempts to distance herself from her scandalous past. Wyndham offers a nuanced and detailed portrait of Montez, exploring her motivations and the societal pressures that shaped her life. Overall, The Magnificent Montez: From Courtesan To Convert is a fascinating and engaging biography that sheds light on the life of a complex and enigmatic historical figure.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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