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100 1 _aBarine, Arvède,
_d1840-1908
245 1 0 _aLouis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle, 1652-1693
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-09-12
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle, 1652-1693" by Arvède Barine is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricate political and personal dynamics of France during the reign of Louis XIV, particularly focusing on La Grande Mademoiselle, who was a significant figure in the turbulent period after the Fronde. It explores her life, aspirations, and the challenging relationship she had with power at court, offering insights into both personal ambitions and the shifting political landscape of France. The opening of the volume introduces the context following the Fronde, an unsuccessful revolt against the monarchy, and its profound implications for French society. It details La Grande Mademoiselle's return from exile to the court, emphasizing her struggle to adapt to the significantly changed environment dominated by Louis XIV's absolute rule. The narrative reflects on her emotional turmoil, contrasting her past experiences of glory with her present realities, all while illustrating her complex character and the societal expectations of her time. This sets the stage for a deeper examination of both her and the King's lives as they navigate the intricate dance of power, ambition, and familial loyalties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLouis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
653 _aMontpensier, Anne-Marie-Louise d'Orléans, duchesse de, 1627-1693
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37409
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