Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 1 Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen By: Jeanne Louise Henriette Campan (1752-1822) |
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Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 1 by Jeanne Louise Henriette Campan provides a fascinating glimpse into the glamorous yet tumultuous world of the French royal court during the late 18th century. As the first lady in waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette, Campan offers firsthand accounts of the opulent lifestyles, political intrigues, and personal struggles of the royal family and their entourage.
Through Campan's detailed and vivid descriptions, readers are transported to the lavish halls of Versailles, where power and privilege often clashed with personal tragedies and societal pressures. The author's intimate knowledge of the queen and her inner circle provides a unique perspective on Marie Antoinette's character, highlighting both her charm and charisma, as well as her vulnerabilities and challenges as a foreign queen in a country on the brink of revolution.
While some may criticize the book for its biased portrayal of the queen and the court, it nonetheless offers a valuable historical account that sheds light on the complex dynamics of the time. Campan's writing style is engaging and immersive, making it easy for readers to become engrossed in the captivating world of the French monarchy.
Overall, Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 1 is a must-read for history buffs, royal enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the captivating story of one of the most iconic queens in history. Campan's firsthand account offers a valuable perspective on the events leading up to the French Revolution and the tragic fate of the royal family, making this book a compelling and insightful read. MARIE ANTOINETTE, QUEEN OF FRANCE Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Duchesse du Barry Princesse de Lamballe The Parisian Bonne Louis XVI. and Marie Antoinette Beaumarchais The Reveille Madame Adelaide as Diana The Bastille Opening of The States General Louis XVI. Marie Antoinette on the way to the Guillotine Madame Campan PREFACE BY THE AUTHOR. Louis XVI. possessed an immense crowd of confidants, advisers, and guides; he selected them even from among the factions which attacked him. Never, perhaps, did he make a full disclosure to any one of them, and certainly he spoke with sincerity, to but very few. He invariably kept the reins of all secret intrigues in his own hand; and thence, doubtless, arose the want of cooperation and the weakness which were so conspicuous in his measures. From these causes considerable chasms will be found in the detailed history of the Revolution. In order to become thoroughly acquainted with the latter years of the reign of Louis XV., memoirs written by the Duc de Choiseul, the Duc d'Aiguillon, the Marechal de Richelieu, [I heard Le Marechal de Richelieu desire M. Campan, who was librarian to the Queen, not to buy the Memoirs which would certainly be attributed to him after his death, declaring them false by anticipation; and adding that he was ignorant of orthography, and had never amused himself with writing... Continue reading book >>
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