Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Illustrations vii
4. Acknowledgments ix
5. Abbreviations xiii
6. Principles of Transcription and Translation xv
7. Introduction 1
8. 1. Magnificence, Mistresses, and Marie’s Dance of Maternity 17
9. 2. Royal Women’s Ballet and/as Royal Ceremonial 54
10. 3. Alliances and Others 92
11. 4. Eros and “Absolutism” 125
12. 5. Dances of Diplomacy: London, Valladolid, Paris 171
13. Conclusion 207
14. Appendices 211
15. Notes 237
16. Bibliography 313
17. Index 349