Louis XIV had a special feebleness for le Duc de Maine, thing that can't be said for Mdm de Montespan. Fine fellow and had quite a leading role during la Régence. I think he should be more prominently studied on the Bourbon Dinasty.
Granted styles change, and the clothing of Louis-Alexandre is quite beautiful, and very stylish for the time, as an owner of French Poodles, I cannot help but notice the resemblance.;)
There’s something quite berserk in Maintenon’s optimism that makes one kind of roll one’s eyes. As does du Maine’s lack of useful or noteworthy service on the field of battle.
It was to do with the Esther controversy. Mme de Brinon opposed the mounting of the play at Saint-Cyr. The whole production was Mme de Maintenon's brainchild.
Louis XIV had a special feebleness for le Duc de Maine, thing that can't be said for Mdm de Montespan. Fine fellow and had quite a leading role during la Régence. I think he should be more prominently studied on the Bourbon Dinasty.
Disappointing silver spoon born offspring. An age old theme in this European era (snd every other)!
Granted styles change, and the clothing of Louis-Alexandre is quite beautiful, and very stylish for the time, as an owner of French Poodles, I cannot help but notice the resemblance.;)
There’s something quite berserk in Maintenon’s optimism that makes one kind of roll one’s eyes. As does du Maine’s lack of useful or noteworthy service on the field of battle.
What was the falling out with de Brinon?
It was to do with the Esther controversy. Mme de Brinon opposed the mounting of the play at Saint-Cyr. The whole production was Mme de Maintenon's brainchild.