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 Project Gutenberg 2004-12-03 Public domain in the USA. 57 Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d' 1652 1722 Lieselotte, von der Pfalz Liselotte, la Palatine Orleans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d' Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 02 Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 02" by Orléans is a historical account, likely crafted in the early 18th century, reflecting the intricate dynamics of royal court life during the reign of Louis XIV and the regency period that followed. The text is drawn from the personal writings of Madame Elizabeth-Charlotte of Bavaria, alongside her observations on notable figures, including Philippe I and Philippe II, Duc d'Orléans, as well as the affairs that shaped their lives. The memoirs provide insight into political maneuvering, familial relationships, and the court's social fabric. The opening of this volume sets the stage for an intimate and complex portrayal of life within the royal court. It introduces Philippe I, the Duc d'Orléans, and contrasts him with his brother, King Louis XIV, highlighting the former's personality quirks and his affinity for social activities. The narration includes anecdotes about his relationships with family members, particularly with Madame d'Orléans, who details her struggles and achievements in gaining his affection over the years. This opening portion hints at the blend of personal and political intrigues that will unfold, revealing the emotional undercurrents that characterize the French aristocracy of the time while foreshadowing subsequent conflicts and alliances during the regency. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en France -- Court and courtiers Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715 Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d', 1652-1722 France -- History -- Bourbons, 1589-1789 DC Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Royalty 172607 172549 2024-10-02T10:17:14.550315 2023-10-02T09:04:59.297677 text/html text/html 172600 172542 2024-10-02T10:17:14.818288 2023-10-02T09:04:59.446676 text/html text/html 168211 2024-10-02T10:17:22.221239 application/epub+zip 169740 2024-10-02T10:17:18.897244 application/epub+zip 118949 2024-10-02T10:17:17.505401 application/epub+zip 397239 2024-10-02T10:17:24.632236 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382294 2024-10-02T10:17:21.306216 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160630 2022-09-02T12:07:58.234020 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156330 156323 2024-10-02T10:17:14.131252 2023-10-02T09:04:59.114676 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 156164 2021-01-09T01:36:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57977 2021-01-09T01:36:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20193 2024-10-02T10:17:25.051190 application/rdf+xml 24748 2024-10-02T10:17:18.067232 image/jpeg 4633 2024-10-02T10:17:17.786247 image/jpeg 166482 2024-10-02T10:17:14.834264 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia