000 02523cam a22003253u 4500
001 43633
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134012.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPQ
100 1 _aDumas, Alexandre,
_d1802-1870
245 1 4 _aThe Royal Life Guard; or, the flight of the royal family. :
_bA historical romance of the suppression of the French monarchy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-03
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Ray Wobbe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Royal Life Guard; or, the Flight of the Royal Family" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical romance written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the French Revolution, focusing on significant figures such as King Louis XVI, Queen Marie Antoinette, and the political orator Mirabeau. It explores themes of loyalty, love, and the turmoil surrounding the royal family during a time of great upheaval as they navigate the challenges posed by a changing political landscape. The opening of the novel introduces a France transitioning to a limited monarchy, with King Louis XVI's struggle to maintain control amid rising tension in the population. We find ourselves amidst the political machinations involving Mirabeau, who, despite being a key proponent of royal authority, grapples with the personal tribulations of love and health. As Mirabeau meets with his physician, Dr. Gilbert, they engage in discussions about the royal family’s perilous situation, hinting at the potential for both personal and national catastrophe. The chapter culminates in an impending sense of crisis, as allies and adversaries alike prepare to navigate the turbulent waters of revolution, establishing a rich context for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
653 _aMarie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction
700 1 _aWilliams, Henry Llewellyn,
_d1842-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43633
999 _c84472
_d84472