Project Gutenberg 2008-12-12 Public domain in the USA. 60 Menzies, Sutherland, active 1840-1883 Stone, Elizabeth Stone, Elizabeth Kathryn Political Women, Vol. 2 Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Emanuela Piasentini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Political Women, Vol. 2" by Sutherland Menzies is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the roles and influences of notable women in French political history, particularly during the tumultuous periods of the Fronde and the early years of Louis XIV's reign. Through the narrative, readers are introduced to key figures like Madame de Longueville, Madame de Chevreuse, and Mademoiselle de Montpensier, exploring their intricate involvement in political machinations and conflicts of their time. The opening of the volume sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the political landscape marked by strife and intrigue. It portrays the civil war climate of the Fronde, highlighting the noble conduct of women amid the chaos, featuring characters such as Condé and Turenne who are ensnared in political rivalries. As these political dramas unfold, the text illustrates the delicate balance of personal and political loyalties, manifesting in dramatic events and personal struggles, particularly through the lens of Mademoiselle de Montpensier's courageous actions that impact the fate of her allies. The narrative promises a rich tapestry of historical insights into how these women's actions influenced major political outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Women -- Biography Women in politics -- Biography JK Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Politics 697200 697209 2024-09-12T03:31:38.668147 2023-09-12T07:19:24.881923 text/html text/html 693550 2008-12-12T10:35:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 243842 2008-12-12T10:35:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 324600 2024-09-12T03:31:50.470121 application/epub+zip 333906 2024-09-12T03:31:41.123167 application/epub+zip 333905 2024-09-12T03:31:39.744150 application/epub+zip 603462 2024-09-12T03:31:57.612119 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 543128 2024-09-12T03:31:49.170144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 543156 2022-09-12T15:04:26.736860 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 598263 598154 2024-09-12T03:31:37.264187 2023-09-12T07:19:23.502906 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 597679 2008-12-12T10:35:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 225822 2008-12-12T10:35:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 597678 2008-12-12T10:35:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 225400 2008-12-12T10:35:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19786 2024-09-12T03:31:57.760057 application/rdf+xml 13319 2024-09-12T03:31:40.144180 image/jpeg 3536 2024-09-12T03:31:39.941156 image/jpeg 307005 2024-09-12T03:31:38.724207 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog