Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Complete 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 offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most iconic queens in history. Written by Jeanne Louise Henriette Campan, who served as the first lady in waiting to Marie Antoinette, the book provides a unique perspective on the events that unfolded at the French court during this tumultuous time.
The author's firsthand accounts of the queen's daily life, her relationships with other members of the court, and the political upheaval that ultimately led to the French Revolution are both gripping and informative. Campan's attention to detail and her ability to bring the characters and settings to life make this memoir a truly engaging read.
While the book offers a wealth of historical information, it also manages to capture the emotional turmoil and personal struggles of Marie Antoinette, painting a vivid portrait of a woman caught in the midst of a rapidly changing world. Readers with an interest in French history, royal biographies, or just a good story will find much to enjoy in Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette. 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, and the Duc de La Vauguyon, should be before us. [I heard Le Marechal de Richelieu desire M... Continue reading book >>
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