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L'affaire du bonnet et les Mémoires de Saint-Simon
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Grellet-Dumazeau, André, -1909
- Language:
- French
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "L'affaire du bonnet et les Mémoires de Saint-Simon" by André Grellet-Dumazeau is a historical work written in the early 20th century. The book explores a peculiar incident revolving around etiquette and protocols of the French nobility in the 17th century, particularly the heated debates over whether the Premier Président of the Parliament should remove his bonnet when in the presence of peers. This discussion encapsulates broader themes of nobility, authority, historical power dynamics, and social etiquette, shining a light on influential figures such as Saint-Simon, who plays a central role in the narrative. The opening of the book introduces the historical context of the "Affaire du Bonnet," highlighting the intense rivalry between the French nobility (the peerage) and the magistrates (often referred to as "the robe"). It sets the stage for the central conflict of etiquette that stems from the question of precedence between these two factions. The narrative hints at the characters involved in the dispute, including notable nobles and magistrates, and poses the seemingly trivial yet symbolically significant question of the bonnet, revealing how such matters were tied to larger societal issues of status and power. The introduction establishes a vibrant backdrop of political maneuvering and personal ambitions, all of which are intricately woven into the tapestry of 17th-century French court life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Clarity, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2020-04-08
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