02342cam a22003373u 4500 4289 UtSlPG 20260610133124.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Imbert de Saint-Amand, 1834-1900 The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-07-01 Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X" by Imbert de Saint-Amand is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed examination of the social and political landscape of early 19th-century France, particularly concerning the court of Charles X and his relationship with key royal figures, including the Duchess of Berry. At the start of this work, the narrative begins with the historical backdrop of the death of Louis XVIII and the immediate events surrounding the accession of Charles X as King of France. The opening portion paints a vivid picture of the royal court gathered around the dying king, showcasing the emotions and reactions of the courtiers, especially the newly ascended monarch's family members. Through intimate moments and reflections by characters like the Duchess of Berry and the Duke of Angouleme, the text sets the stage for the ensuing reign characterized by optimism and expectations from the royal family, illustrating the transitional period of monarchy in France against a backdrop of previous revolutions and societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Restoration, 1814-1830 Berry, Marie-Caroline de Bourbon-Sicile, duchesse de, 1798-1870 Charles X, King of France, 1757-1836 France -- History -- Charles X, 1824-1830 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4289 46335 46335