Encyclopedia of Mistresses.
Sova, Dawn B.
Place Published: Stanford, Ct:
Publisher: Longmeadow Press,
Date Published: 1993.
Description: The dust jacket reads: History labels them mistresses, courtesans, lovemates or prostitutes, while society views the sexual partners of powerful men with grudging admiration and barely veiled envy. "Encylopedia of Mistresses" explorers how these women have used their sexual talents in the bedroom to wield often heady power in the boardroom, the throne room, the battlefield, and even the pulpit. From the Greek Golden Age to the present their influence has forged political treaties, solidified or disrupted powerful alliances, changed national boundaries, and created and toppled kings. These women have come from every social level. For every aristocratic Madame Pompadour and Madame Chateaubriand, there is a lower class serving girl or prostitute such as Nell Gwynn or Lola Montez. "Encylopedia of Mistresses" contains hundreds of entries with carefully documented names, dates, and relationships. This book has 289 pages including References and black and white photographs throughout. The condition of this book is AS NEW/FINE and the jacket is in NEAR FINE condition with creasing on inside jacket flaps and top of spine. JMVINTAGE specializes in books, magazines, and treasures related to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor...FAMOUS COURTESANS and other curious people.
Edition: First editionBinding: Hard Cover
Condition: As New/Fine in Near Fine dj
ISBN: 068143824
Book Id: 834
Price: $18.50
