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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 — Complete |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-08-25 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Complete" by Orléans is a historical account believed to have been written in the early 19th century. This memoir is presented as the secret writings of Madame Elizabeth-Charlotte of Bavaria, Duchesse d'Orleans, who provides an intimate glimpse into the life, politics, and intrigues of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV and the subsequent regency. The work showcases her personal experiences, thoughts, and vivid recollections of key figures at court, providing a unique female perspective on a famously male-dominated narrative. The opening of this memoir commences with a preface, detailing the author’s intention to provide a more authentic edition of her correspondence and experiences. The Duchesse reflects on her unsought position in France, her reluctance to engage in courtly politics, and her contentment with a quieter existence. She expresses frank observations on the court's dynamics, her family, and her own experiences of perceived unattractiveness and personal quirks. Her self-deprecating humor shines through as she describes numerous anecdotes from her life, including her views on other prominent courtiers, including her husband and Louis XIV, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of court life in subsequent sections. (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/3859 |
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