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Louis XIV et Marie Mancini d'après de nouveaux documents

By R. de Chantelauze
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The author reconstructs the royal love affair between Louis XIV and Marie Mancini and situates it amid three rival marriage plans involving the Savoy princess and the Spanish Infanta as well as the eventual union with Marie-Thérèse. Drawing on unpublished letters and archival copies from Mazarin's and state collections, the narrative traces how personal passion intersected with dynastic diplomacy, the cardinal's resistance, and high-stakes negotiations, presenting a chronology of proposals, countermoves, and the correspondence that shaped the outcome. The text combines documentary excerpts, critical commentary, and variant readings to illuminate political tensions beneath courtly romance.

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R. de Chantelauze

R. de Chantelauze was a French author known for his historical writings, particularly focusing on the lives of notable figures from the past. His notable work, "Louis XIV et Marie Mancini d'après de nouveaux documents," explores the relationship between the French king Louis XIV and his early love, Marie Mancini, drawing on newly uncovered documents to provide fresh insights into their story. Through his research, de Chantelauze contributes to the understanding of 17th-century French history and the complexities of royal romance.

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