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100 1 _aElliot, Frances Minto Dickinson,
_d1820-1898
245 1 0 _aOld Court Life in France, vol. 1/2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-10-14
508 _aProduced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Old Court Life in France" by Frances Minto Dickinson Elliot is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the intricate dynamics of the French royal court from the reign of Francis I to Louis XIV, focusing on the relationships, politics, and intrigues that defined this opulent era. The book delves into the lives of significant figures, including monarchs and their favorites, providing insightful anecdotes that shape the narrative of the time. The opening of the text introduces us to the vibrant backdrop of 16th-century France, emphasizing the cultural and political landscape influenced by the Reformation and the Italian Renaissance. We are introduced to the ambitious Francis I, whose court is alive with art, architecture, and the complexity of personal relationships. The detailed portrayal of court life, alongside Francis's character and his interactions with family members and contemporaries, sets expectations for a rich tapestry of historical drama to unfold. The introduction promises an exploration of how personal ambitions and emotional ties intertwine with the broader historical currents of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Court and courtiers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50218
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