Lily of Old France: Marie Leckzinska, Queen of France and the Court of Louis XV

""A Lily of Old France"" is a historical biography written by Eric Rede Buckley. The book tells the story of Marie Leckzinska, a Polish princess who became the queen of France during the reign of Louis XV. The book explores Marie's life in detail, from her childhood in Poland to her marriage to Louis XV and her life at the French court.The book provides a fascinating insight into the politics and culture of 18th-century France, as well as the personal life of Marie and her relationship with Louis XV. The author also explores the complex relationships between Marie and the other members of the French court, including Madame de Pompadour, the king's mistress.Throughout the book, Buckley uses a wealth of primary sources to bring Marie's story to life. He also provides detailed descriptions of the art, fashion, and social customs of the time, giving readers a vivid picture of life at the French court.Overall, ""A Lily of Old France"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of France or the lives of powerful women in history.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.