03247cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000530011324501920016626400510035830000470040933600260045633700260048233800360050850000310054450504010057550802680097652014440124453400450268865300460273365300400277965300300281985600430284999900170289242663UtSlPG20260610133957.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aDC1 aAbrantès, Laure Junot, duchesse d',d1784-183810aHistoire des salons de Paris (Tome 3/6) :bTableaux et portraits du grand monde sous Louis XVI, Le Directoire, le Consulat et l'Empire, la Restauration et le règne de Louis-Philippe Ier 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-05-080 aUne lecture chez Robespierre -- Salon de Robespierre -- Salon de Madame de Sainte-Amaranthe -- Bal des victimes (janvier 1795) -- Salon de Barras à Paris et à Grosbois -- Salon de François de Neufchâteau -- Salon de Madame de Staël sous le Directoire -- Salon de Seguin -- (An VII et an VIII: 98 et 99) -- Salon de Lucien Bonaparte, comme député et ministre de l'Intérieur (1798).  aProduced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and
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generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)  a"Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 3/6)" by duchesse d'Abrantès is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of the salons of Paris during significant periods, particularly focusing on the social atmosphere under notable historical figures such as Louis XVI, Robespierre, and Louis-Philippe. The author delves into the dynamics of these salons, the influential women who hosted them, and highlights the intricacies of society amidst the tumult of revolution and the ensuing 'Terror' in France.  The opening of this tome begins with reflections on the challenges of writing contemporary history, especially concerning the tumultuous events of the French Revolution and its lasting impressions on individuals and society at large. The narrative introduces significant historical figures like Madame de Staël and Madame Roland, illuminating their roles in shaping the social landscape and emerging political factions. It sets the stage for a discussion on the societal shifts during the Revolution, showcasing both the courage and tragic fates of women involved in the salons, thus painting a vivid portrait of a time when the clash between ideals and reality was acutely felt. The author combines personal recollections with historical accounts, creating a rich tapestry of the saloon culture amidst a backdrop of political upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aParis (France) -- Social life and customs  aParis (France) -- Intellectual life  aSalons -- France -- Paris40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42663  c83502d83502