Chronique de 1831 à 1862, Tome 2 (de 4)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dino, Dorothée, duchesse de, 1793-1862

Contributor:

Radziwill, Marie Dorothea Elisabeth de Castellane, Fürstin, 1840-1915

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Chronique de 1831 à 1862, Tome 2 (de 4)" by duchesse de Dorothée Dino is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the political and social events in France from 1831 to 1862, providing a rich tapestry of the era's personalities, notable occurrences, and the intricacies of court life. Through intricate observations and witty commentary, the duchess articulates the social dynamics and political maneuvers of the time. The opening of the chronicle introduces a series of diary-like entries that capture the daily life and political climate in Paris during the year 1836. The duchess reflects on various political figures and discussions in the French Academy, highlights current events such as a significant address to the King and the delicate state of government affairs, while offering personal insights into her social interactions and observations about friends and acquaintances. The narrative style is conversational and introspective, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of the personalities involved and the historical context in which they operated. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-02-14