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_aOrléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d', _d1652-1722 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMemoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 01 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-12-03 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 01" by Orléans is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century, reflecting on the experiences and observations of Madame Elizabeth-Charlotte of Bavaria, Duchesse d'Orléans. The memoir presents insights into the intricate dynamics of the French court under Louis XIV and the subsequent regency through the perspective of a woman who navigated this volatile environment, shedding light on its moral complexities and personal anecdotes. At the start of this volume, the reader is introduced to the Duchesse d’Orléans, who candidly expresses her life at court, detailing her reluctance to engage in the political maneuverings around her. She reflects on her past, recounting her childhood, marriage, and observations of fellow court members, including Louis XIV and one of his mistresses, Madame de Montespan. Through her letters and recounting of events, the Duchesse offers a unique blend of humor and criticism, illuminating not only her own character but also the superficiality and duplicity she perceives in courtly life, as she navigates her duties while desiring a more peaceful existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFrance -- Court and courtiers | ||
| 653 | _aLouis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715 | ||
| 653 | _aOrléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d', 1652-1722 | ||
| 653 | _aFrance -- History -- Bourbons, 1589-1789 | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3855 |
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