This book is a fascinating look at the lives of the women who lived at the court of Versailles during the reign of Louis XV. It includes detailed descriptions of the fashions, behaviors, and personalities of these women, as well as insights into the gender and power dynamics of the time. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France or the lives of women in the 18th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.