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100 1 _aCampan, Mme.
_q(Jeanne-Louise-Henriette),
_d1752-1822
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 2 :
_bBeing the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen
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 2004-12-04
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 2" by Mme. Campan is a historical account written during the early 19th century, detailing the intricacies of life at the French royal court in the years leading up to the French Revolution. The book contains a mixture of personal reflections and historical events, centering around prominent figures such as Marie Antoinette herself, King Louis XV., and various members of the royal family and court. At the start of the memoirs, the author recounts her experiences as a reader to the royal family, providing a vivid depiction of the tensions and dynamics at the court during the reign of Louis XV. She introduces us to the familial relationships, the influence of nobility, and the prevailing atmosphere of the court, including the replacement of more cultured court figures with those of lower standing. Key details about court etiquette, family interactions, and the gradual rise of young Marie Antoinette are presented, setting the stage for potential future intrigue and drama. The memoir highlights how the young queen navigates her new role amid a backdrop of political turmoil and societal expectations, offering readers both a personal glimpse into her life and a broader view of the challenges faced by the French monarchy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Court and courtiers
653 _aMarie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3885
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