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Title:
Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 6
Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI — Volume 6" by Du Hausset and Lamballe is a historical account likely written during the late 18th century. This volume captures the tumultuous events surrounding the French Revolution, detailing the experiences of the royal court, especially focusing on figures such as Marie Antoinette, Madame de Pompadour, and the Duc d'Orleans, amidst escalating political unrest. The opening of the memoir delves into the unrest following the dismissal of M. Necker, a beloved finance minister, which incited riots among the populace. It vividly recounts the storming of the Bastille and the ensuing chaos that enveloped Versailles, depicting the Queen's deep despair and calls for a reconciliation between the monarchy and the people. The narrative reveals the heightened tensions and fears faced by the royal family, as they navigate the treacherous political landscape, emphasizing the fragility of their situation and the complexities of their relationships with allies and enemies alike. The portrayal of Marie Antoinette's emotional turmoil and her desperate attempts to protect her family sets a compelling stage for the dramatic events that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Du Hausset, Mme., 1713-1801
Author: Lamballe, Marie Thérèse Louise de Savoie-Carignan, princesse de, 1749-1792
EBook No.: 3881
Published: Dec 3, 2004
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Pompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de, 1721-1764
Subject: Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793
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 Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 6
Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI — Volume 6" by Du Hausset and Lamballe is a historical account likely written during the late 18th century. This volume captures the tumultuous events surrounding the French Revolution, detailing the experiences of the royal court, especially focusing on figures such as Marie Antoinette, Madame de Pompadour, and the Duc d'Orleans, amidst escalating political unrest. The opening of the memoir delves into the unrest following the dismissal of M. Necker, a beloved finance minister, which incited riots among the populace. It vividly recounts the storming of the Bastille and the ensuing chaos that enveloped Versailles, depicting the Queen's deep despair and calls for a reconciliation between the monarchy and the people. The narrative reveals the heightened tensions and fears faced by the royal family, as they navigate the treacherous political landscape, emphasizing the fragility of their situation and the complexities of their relationships with allies and enemies alike. The portrayal of Marie Antoinette's emotional turmoil and her desperate attempts to protect her family sets a compelling stage for the dramatic events that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Du Hausset, Mme., 1713-1801
Author: Lamballe, Marie Thérèse Louise de Savoie-Carignan, princesse de, 1749-1792
EBook No.: 3881
Published: Dec 3, 2004
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Pompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de, 1721-1764
Subject: Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.