Project Gutenberg 2003-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 63 Various Verschillende Various, Various Widger, David 1932 Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Court Memoirs of France This etext was produced by David Widger "Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Court Memoirs of France" is a collection derived from various historical memoirs that provide insights into the lives and experiences of notable figures in French history. Compiled by David Widger, this work echoes the sentiments and anecdotes captured by authors such as Madame de Maintenon and Cardinal de Retz, showcasing the intricate dynamics of court life during the early modern period, specifically the 17th and 18th centuries. This anthology serves as a window into the political intrigues, social customs, and personal reflections of a bygone era. The contents of this collection include a wide array of quotations that capture defining moments, philosophical musings, and the interwoven personal narratives of figures like Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette. Through poignant remarks and brief reflections, the book offers readers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships, power struggles, and the impact of societal expectations on individuals. Whether discussing themes of ambition, love, or the nature of power, the quotations provide a thought-provoking commentary on life at the French court, allowing readers to traverse through the intricacies of historical context and its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Quotations DC Text Project Gutenberg Browsing: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Browsing: History - General 139264 139190 2024-10-02T09:42:26.387629 2023-10-02T08:38:00.401684 text/html text/html 139257 139183 2024-10-02T09:42:26.643598 2023-10-02T08:38:00.570658 text/html text/html 153225 2024-10-02T09:42:34.659563 application/epub+zip 153490 2024-10-02T09:42:30.821555 application/epub+zip 96140 2024-10-02T09:42:29.373569 application/epub+zip 390642 2024-10-02T09:42:36.963544 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375442 2024-10-02T09:42:33.704582 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140868 2022-09-02T11:26:36.943240 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115781 115759 2024-10-02T09:42:26.085590 2023-10-02T08:38:00.204760 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 110985 2021-01-08T23:37:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31281 2021-01-08T23:37:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18950 2024-10-02T09:42:37.131532 application/rdf+xml 25107 2024-10-02T09:42:29.945567 image/jpeg 4535 2024-10-02T09:42:29.657564 image/jpeg 149771 2024-10-02T09:42:26.653598 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