This captivating biography tells the story of Louise de la Vallière, one of the most influential women of the early modern period. It explores her relationship with the young Louis XIV, her role at the court of Versailles, and her impact on the politics and culture of 17th-century France. Drawing on archival sources and historical accounts, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman. 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.