Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. - Volume 3 : Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Du Hausset, Mme., 1713-1801

Contributor:

Lamballe, Marie Thérèse Louise de Savoie-Carignan, princesse de, 1749-1792

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. - Volume 3" by Du Hausset and Lamballe is a historical account that explores the intricacies of the French royal court during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, likely written in the late 18th to early 19th century. This book offers a unique perspective on the court, detailing the personal experiences and observations of Madame du Hausset, the lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and the Princesse de Lamballe. It captures the political and social dynamics of the time, focusing on the lives of the royal family and their inner circle amidst the turmoil leading to the French Revolution. The text delves deeply into the relationships and intrigues of the time, particularly highlighting the life of Marie Antoinette as she navigates the hostile environment of the French court. Through du Hausset's eyes, readers witness the pervasive jealousy, political machinations, and personal struggles faced by the queen, as well as the sentiments of those close to her, like the Princesse de Lamballe. The memoirs provide anecdotal insights into the personalities involved, including the conflicting loyalties of the court, the challenges posed by public opinion, and the tragic events leading up to the Revolution, painting a vivid picture of a monarchy in decline and the lives intertwined within its fragile fabric. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-12-03