Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 6 Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen By: Jeanne Louise Henriette Campan (1752-1822)
Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 6 is a fascinating and captivating account of life in the royal court during one of the most tumultuous periods in French history. Written by Madam Campan, who served as the First Lady in Waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette, this book provides a unique and intimate perspective on the daily lives, intrigues, and scandals of the royal family. Madam Campan's writing is engaging and evocative, drawing readers into the lavish world of Versailles and the political turmoil of pre-Revolutionary France. Her firsthand accounts of the queen's personal struggles and triumphs offer a humanizing portrait of Marie Antoinette, shedding light on the complexities of her character and the challenges she faced as a foreign queen in a hostile court. The book also delves into the wider social and political context of the time, providing valuable insights into the causes and consequences of the French Revolution. Madam Campan's observations on the growing discontent among the French people and the escalating tensions between the monarchy and the revolutionaries are both insightful and thought-provoking. Overall, Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 6 is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, royal biography, or the drama of court life. Madam Campan's vivid storytelling and keen insights make this book a compelling and enlightening read that will transport readers back to the glory and the tragedy of the French monarchy. First Page: MEMOIRS OF THE COURT OF MARIE ANTOINETTE, QUEEN OF FRANCE Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen Volume 6 CHAPTER V. In the beginning of the spring of 1791, the King, tired of remaining at the Tuileries, wished to return to St. Cloud. His whole household had already gone, and his dinner was prepared there. He got into his carriage at one; the guard mutinied, shut the gates, and declared they would not let him pass. This event certainly proceeded from some suspicion of a plan to escape. Two persons who drew near the King's carriage were very ill treated. My father in law was violently laid hold of by the guards, who took his sword from him. The King and his family were obliged to alight and return to their apartments. They did not much regret this outrage in their hearts; they saw in it a justification, even in the eyes of the people, of their intention to leave Paris. So early as the month of March in the same year, the Queen began to busy herself in preparing for her departure. I spent that month with her, and executed a great number of secret orders which she gave me respecting the intended event. It was with uneasiness that I saw her occupied with cares which seemed to me useless, and even dangerous, and I remarked to her that the Queen of France would find linen and gowns everywhere... Continue reading book >>

Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 6 Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen By: Jeanne Louise Henriette Campan (1752-1822)

Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 6 is a fascinating and captivating account of life in the royal court during one of the most tumultuous periods in French history. Written by Madam Campan, who served as the First Lady in Waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette, this book provides a unique and intimate perspective on the daily lives, intrigues, and scandals of the royal family.

Madam Campan's writing is engaging and evocative, drawing readers into the lavish world of Versailles and the political turmoil of pre-Revolutionary France. Her firsthand accounts of the queen's personal struggles and triumphs offer a humanizing portrait of Marie Antoinette, shedding light on the complexities of her character and the challenges she faced as a foreign queen in a hostile court.

The book also delves into the wider social and political context of the time, providing valuable insights into the causes and consequences of the French Revolution. Madam Campan's observations on the growing discontent among the French people and the escalating tensions between the monarchy and the revolutionaries are both insightful and thought-provoking.

Overall, Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 6 is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, royal biography, or the drama of court life. Madam Campan's vivid storytelling and keen insights make this book a compelling and enlightening read that will transport readers back to the glory and the tragedy of the French monarchy.

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MEMOIRS OF THE COURT OF MARIE ANTOINETTE, QUEEN OF FRANCE

Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen

Volume 6

CHAPTER V.

In the beginning of the spring of 1791, the King, tired of remaining at the Tuileries, wished to return to St. Cloud. His whole household had already gone, and his dinner was prepared there. He got into his carriage at one; the guard mutinied, shut the gates, and declared they would not let him pass. This event certainly proceeded from some suspicion of a plan to escape. Two persons who drew near the King's carriage were very ill treated. My father in law was violently laid hold of by the guards, who took his sword from him. The King and his family were obliged to alight and return to their apartments.

They did not much regret this outrage in their hearts; they saw in it a justification, even in the eyes of the people, of their intention to leave Paris.

So early as the month of March in the same year, the Queen began to busy herself in preparing for her departure. I spent that month with her, and executed a great number of secret orders which she gave me respecting the intended event. It was with uneasiness that I saw her occupied with cares which seemed to me useless, and even dangerous, and I remarked to her that the Queen of France would find linen and gowns everywhere... Continue reading book >>

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