Green boards with gold gilt emblem and lettering. Green dj that is frayed at top of spine. Pages are clean and bright. Louis XIV lived for twenty eventful years with the pretty, intelligent and kindhearted bourgeoise whom he created Marquise de Pompadour. Together they maintained the position of France as the artistic and intellectual centre of Europe. This lively combination of history and character study describes the life of Madame de Pompadour.Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.