02274cam a22003133u 4500 63161 UtSlPG 20260610134444.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21021407 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DH Louise, Princess of Belgium, 1858-1924 Autour des trônes que j'ai vu tomber Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-09-09 Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Autour des trônes que j'ai vu tomber" by Princess of Belgium Louise is a memoir written in the early 20th century. In this reflective work, the author shares her personal experiences and insights as a member of a royal family, exploring themes of duty, loss, and the complexities of life in the context of European monarchy. The memoir addresses significant historical events and figures, particularly those surrounding her life and the downfall of various thrones. The opening of the memoir introduces Louise's perspective on her origins as the daughter of a prominent king, sharing that despite her royal status, she has experienced deep disappointment and suffering. Louise reveals her thoughts on the struggles she endured throughout her life, including turbulent relationships and the harsh realities of her royal lineage. As she reflects on her memories, she expresses a sense of longing for stability in her beloved Belgium and critiques the societal norms and hypocrisy within her royal surroundings, foreshadowing the themes of personal integrity and resilience that will pervade her narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Courts and courtiers https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63161 103985 103985