"Women of Modern France" by Hugo P. Thieme France's society has often been on the cutting edge of fashion and social progress. When women elsewhere were often held down, many French women were able to exert their opinions and influence on the country. The text explores the evolution of women and their standing in society while honoring some of the country's greatest names. The wives and mistresses of the kings, literary figures, De Lafayette, De Sevigne, De Caylus, De Tencin, Du Defand, Marie Antoinette, and more are honored in this text.

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Ebook: 20 December 2019