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100 1 _aOrléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d',
_d1652-1722
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 01
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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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