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Title: Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 01
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 01" by Orléans is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century, reflecting on the experiences and observations of Madame Elizabeth-Charlotte of Bavaria, Duchesse d'Orléans. The memoir presents insights into the intricate dynamics of the French court under Louis XIV and the subsequent regency through the perspective of a woman who navigated this volatile environment, shedding light on its moral complexities and personal anecdotes. At the start of this volume, the reader is introduced to the Duchesse d’Orléans, who candidly expresses her life at court, detailing her reluctance to engage in the political maneuverings around her. She reflects on her past, recounting her childhood, marriage, and observations of fellow court members, including Louis XIV and one of his mistresses, Madame de Montespan. Through her letters and recounting of events, the Duchesse offers a unique blend of humor and criticism, illuminating not only her own character but also the superficiality and duplicity she perceives in courtly life, as she navigates her duties while desiring a more peaceful existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d', 1652-1722
EBook No.: 3855
Published: Dec 3, 2004
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
Subject: Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d', 1652-1722
Subject: France -- History -- Bourbons, 1589-1789
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 01
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 01" by Orléans is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century, reflecting on the experiences and observations of Madame Elizabeth-Charlotte of Bavaria, Duchesse d'Orléans. The memoir presents insights into the intricate dynamics of the French court under Louis XIV and the subsequent regency through the perspective of a woman who navigated this volatile environment, shedding light on its moral complexities and personal anecdotes. At the start of this volume, the reader is introduced to the Duchesse d’Orléans, who candidly expresses her life at court, detailing her reluctance to engage in the political maneuverings around her. She reflects on her past, recounting her childhood, marriage, and observations of fellow court members, including Louis XIV and one of his mistresses, Madame de Montespan. Through her letters and recounting of events, the Duchesse offers a unique blend of humor and criticism, illuminating not only her own character but also the superficiality and duplicity she perceives in courtly life, as she navigates her duties while desiring a more peaceful existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d', 1652-1722
EBook No.: 3855
Published: Dec 3, 2004
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
Subject: Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d', 1652-1722
Subject: France -- History -- Bourbons, 1589-1789
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.