La Vie de Madame Élisabeth, soeur de Louis XVI, Volume 2

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beauchesne, A. de (Alcide), 1804-1873.

Contributor:

Dupanloup, Félix, 1802-1878

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La Vie de Madame Élisabeth, soeur de Louis XVI, Volume 2" by A. de Beauchesne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life of Madame Élisabeth, providing insight into her experiences during a tumultuous period in French history-the Revolution. Through her perspective, the text explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the challenges faced by the royal family during their captivity. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the royal family's captivity at the Temple, beginning from August 1792 to January 1793. It recounts the harrowing experiences faced by Madame Élisabeth and her family as they navigate their new reality filled with deprivation, insults, and the threat of violence. With a rich historical context, the text captures the actions and decisions made amid the rapidly evolving political landscape, reflecting on the fear and uncertainty that gripped the royal captives while showcasing Madame Élisabeth's unwavering spirit and compassion towards those around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Mireille Harmelin, wagner, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries (http://link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-04-03