02602cam a22003373u 4500 42986 UtSlPG 20260610134002.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DK Maugras, Gaston, 1850-1927 La Cour de Lunéville au XVIIIe siècle : Les marquises de Boufflers et du Châtelet, Voltaire, Devau, Saint-Lambert, etc. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-06-19 Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "La Cour de Lunéville au XVIIIe siècle" by Gaston Maugras is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the court life of Lorraine during the reign of Duke Léopold and the complexities of his relationships, particularly focusing on the prominent figures such as the Marquise de Boufflers and Madame du Châtelet. The narrative promises an engaging exploration of the social customs, political intrigues, and romantic entanglements of the court in this vibrant era. The opening of the book sets the stage by depicting the joyous atmosphere of Lunéville in 1698 as Léopold returns to reclaim his ancestral duchy. Celebrations abound, highlighting the hope for a brighter future after decades of oppression and woe. Maugras introduces key characters, particularly Léopold, whose youthful charm endears him to the populace, and foreshadows his tumultuous relationships, notably with Madame de Craon, who becomes a significant influence in his life. This segment captures the essence of the court's dynamics and the shifting fortunes of both the land and its leaders, setting a rich context for the developments to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Voltaire, 1694-1778 Stanislaw I Leszczynski, King of Poland, 1677-1766 Boufflers, Marie Françoise Catherine de Beauvau, marquise de, 1711-1786 Du Châtelet, Gabrielle Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, marquise, 1706-1749 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42986 83825 83825