02295cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000420011324500280015526400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950801220040052013250052253400450184765300230189265300350191585600430195027506UtSlPG20260610133628.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aJK1 aMenzies, Sutherland, active 1840-188310aPolitical Women, Vol. 2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-12-12  aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, Emanuela Piasentini and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Political Women, Vol. 2" by Sutherland Menzies is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the roles and influences of notable women in French political history, particularly during the tumultuous periods of the Fronde and the early years of Louis XIV's reign. Through the narrative, readers are introduced to key figures like Madame de Longueville, Madame de Chevreuse, and Mademoiselle de Montpensier, exploring their intricate involvement in political machinations and conflicts of their time.  The opening of the volume sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the political landscape marked by strife and intrigue. It portrays the civil war climate of the Fronde, highlighting the noble conduct of women amid the chaos, featuring characters such as Condé and Turenne who are ensnared in political rivalries. As these political dramas unfold, the text illustrates the delicate balance of personal and political loyalties, manifesting in dramatic events and personal struggles, particularly through the lens of Mademoiselle de Montpensier's courageous actions that impact the fate of her allies. The narrative promises a rich tapestry of historical insights into how these women's actions influenced major political outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWomen -- Biography  aWomen in politics -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27506