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Title:
Madame de Chevreuse
Nouvelles études sur les femmes illustres et la société du 17e siècle
Note: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Madame de Chevreuse" by Victor Cousin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and influence of Marie de Rohan, the Duchess of Chevreuse, exploring her roles in the political intrigues of 17th-century France, particularly her involvement in the events surrounding Cardinal Richelieu and the Fronde. It aims to shed light on the complexities of her character, illustrating how her relationships and ambitions impacted the political landscape of her time. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the historical context of the early 17th century, setting the stage for the significant role of women in politics during this tumultuous period. It provides a vivid description of the character and background of Marie de Rohan, detailing her noble lineage and marriages that align her with key political figures. From her early life and marriage to Duke of Luynes to her subsequent ties with Cardinal Mazarin, the opening establishes her as a pivotal figure navigating the male-dominated power structures of her time, hinting at her involvement in the complex political maneuverings that defined her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cousin, Victor, 1792-1867
EBook No.: 52011
Published: May 6, 2016
Downloads: 60
Language: French
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Chevreuse, Marie de Rohan, duchesse de, 1600-1679
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Madame de Chevreuse
Nouvelles études sur les femmes illustres et la société du 17e siècle
Note: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Madame de Chevreuse" by Victor Cousin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and influence of Marie de Rohan, the Duchess of Chevreuse, exploring her roles in the political intrigues of 17th-century France, particularly her involvement in the events surrounding Cardinal Richelieu and the Fronde. It aims to shed light on the complexities of her character, illustrating how her relationships and ambitions impacted the political landscape of her time. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the historical context of the early 17th century, setting the stage for the significant role of women in politics during this tumultuous period. It provides a vivid description of the character and background of Marie de Rohan, detailing her noble lineage and marriages that align her with key political figures. From her early life and marriage to Duke of Luynes to her subsequent ties with Cardinal Mazarin, the opening establishes her as a pivotal figure navigating the male-dominated power structures of her time, hinting at her involvement in the complex political maneuverings that defined her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cousin, Victor, 1792-1867
EBook No.: 52011
Published: May 6, 2016
Downloads: 60
Language: French
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Chevreuse, Marie de Rohan, duchesse de, 1600-1679
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.