02485cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000060001122450071001722640051002433000047002943360026003413370026003673380036003935000031004295080029004605201375004895340045018646530034019096530041019436530059019846530045020438560042020889990017021303859UtSlPG20260610133118.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aOrléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d',d1652-172210aMemoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Complete 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-25  aProduced by David Widger  a"Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Complete" by Orléans is a historical account believed to have been written in the early 19th century. This memoir is presented as the secret writings of Madame Elizabeth-Charlotte of Bavaria, Duchesse d'Orleans, who provides an intimate glimpse into the life, politics, and intrigues of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV and the subsequent regency. The work showcases her personal experiences, thoughts, and vivid recollections of key figures at court, providing a unique female perspective on a famously male-dominated narrative.  The opening of this memoir commences with a preface, detailing the author’s intention to provide a more authentic edition of her correspondence and experiences. The Duchesse reflects on her unsought position in France, her reluctance to engage in courtly politics, and her contentment with a quieter existence. She expresses frank observations on the court's dynamics, her family, and her own experiences of perceived unattractiveness and personal quirks. Her self-deprecating humor shines through as she describes numerous anecdotes from her life, including her views on other prominent courtiers, including her husband and Louis XIV, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of court life in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- Court and courtiers  aLouis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715  aOrléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d', 1652-1722  aFrance -- History -- Bourbons, 1589-178940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3859  c45905d45905