The Life and Times of Madame Du Barry is a historical non-fiction book written by Robert B. Douglas in 1896. The book is a detailed account of the life of Madame Du Barry, who was the mistress of King Louis XV of France. The book covers her early life, her rise to power, and her eventual downfall. Madame Du Barry was born Jeanne Becu in 1743 and grew up in poverty. She became a prostitute at a young age and eventually caught the eye of Louis XV. The...