In Mrs. Bearne's book 'Pictures of the old French court. Jeanne de Bourbon, Isabeau de Bavière, Anne de Bretagne', readers are immersed in the lavish and opulent world of the French court, depicted through detailed portraits of prominent figures such as Jeanne de Bourbon, Isabeau de Bavière, and Anne de Bretagne. Bearne's literary style elegantly captures the essence of the time period, painting vivid pictures of the extravagant courtly life and political intrigues of the old French monarchy. This book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in historical literature and the cultural milieu of medieval France. Mrs. Bearne, a seasoned historian with a deep understanding of French history, brings to life the intricate details of courtly life and the fascinating personalities that shaped the old French court. Her expertise in the subject matter shines through in the meticulous research and engaging narrative of the book. I highly recommend 'Pictures of the old French court' to readers who are passionate about history, art, and the intricacies of royal life in medieval France.

Excerpt from Pictures of the Old French Court: Jeanne De Bourbon, Isabeau De Baviere, Anne De Bretagne Very little has been written about Isabeau de Baviere, and much less still concerning Jeanne de Bourbon, whereas a great deal is known of Anne de Bretagne, the history of whose life has more than once been related. To an interesting biography of her by Louisa Stuart Costello, and an invaluable one by Le Roux de Lincy I am much indebted. I have, as before, consulted many early chronicles, histories, and letters, French, English, German, Italian, and Spanish, besides the works of various excellent modern writers, whose names I quote. Accuracy being of the greatest importance in books like these, I give, in reply to the observation of a critic, that the lines I quoted referring to the siege of Cassel are incorrect, the original of De Nangis. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.