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100 1 _aDu Hausset, Mme.,
_d1713-1801
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 7 :
_bBeing secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-03
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Memos of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI: Volume 7" by Du Hausset and Lamballe is a historical account produced during the late 18th century. This work provides insight into the often tumultuous and politically charged atmosphere surrounding the French monarchy, particularly focusing on key figures such as Marie Antoinette and the Princesse de Lamballe. The memoirs present a uniquely personal perspective on the events leading up to and during the French Revolution, highlighting the loyalty and sacrifices of those who served the royal family in its final days. The opening of the memoirs sets the stage for a dramatic recounting of the struggles faced by the royal family, especially in terms of loyalty amidst impending danger. It introduces key characters like the Princesse de Lamballe, whose steadfastness toward Marie Antoinette is emphasized, along with the chaotic circumstances that lead to the exodus and lessening of royal supporters. The narrative captures Lamballe’s courageous determination to remain with the queen despite the rising tide of revolution, as letters are sent beseeching the nobility to return to the monarchy's side, emphasizing themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the unfolding political drama. Overall, the opening portion of this work evokes a sense of urgency and foreboding, underscoring the personal stakes involved in the historical events of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Court and courtiers
653 _aPompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de, 1721-1764
653 _aMarie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793
700 1 _aLamballe, Marie Thérèse Louise de Savoie-Carignan, princesse de,
_d1749-1792
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3882
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