Courtesans: The Demi-Monde in Nineteenth Century France
Richardson pens a colorful portrait of twelve of the most famous courtesans; women who encrusted bathroom taps with jewels, fought duels in the Bois de Boulogne, scandalized society, influenced the press and politics, and ensnared the husbands and lovers of the most beautiful women in Paris.
Richardson pens a colorful portrait of twelve of the most famous courtesans; women who encrusted bathroom taps with jewels, fought duels in the Bois de Boulogne, scandalized society, influenced the press and politics, and ensnared the husbands and lovers of the most beautiful women in Paris.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780785818298 (0785818294)
Publish date: June 1st 2004
Publisher: Booksales
Pages no: 203
Edition language: English