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After sovereigns, we come to a class who held power by deputy, as exemplified by Margaret Of Parma. Then fol lows that large and most important class Of queens Of the left hand, the Maintenons, Pompadours, etc. The women who held sway by intrigue or open exercise Of power in the Courts Of Charles II., and Louis XIV. And Louis XV. Naturally occupy a large place in this book.
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