Memoirs of Marie Antoinette Part Three

von Madame Jeanne-Louise-Henriette Campan

444 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Memoirs of Marie Antoinette V3 is a book written by Madame Campan that provides a detailed and personal account of the life of the former Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. This particular volume is the third in a series of memoirs written by the author and covers the years 1785 to 1793, which were some of the most tumultuous years of Marie Antoinette's life.The book includes anecdotes and recollections of Marie Antoinette's private life, as well as her public role as Queen of France. Madame Campan, who served as Marie Antoinette's lady-in-waiting for many years, provides a unique perspective on the queen's personality, habits, and relationships with other members of the royal court.In addition to personal accounts, the book also includes historical information and context on the events that took place during Marie Antoinette's reign, such as the French Revolution and the fall of the monarchy. The author's writing style is engaging and vivid, making the book an enjoyable and informative read for anyone interested in the history of France or the life of Marie Antoinette.1910. With a special introduction and illustrations. Madame Campan entered the service of Marie Antoinette, as first lady of the bedchamber and retained that position till 20 June, 1792. When the unfortunate queen was sent to prison, Mme. Campan courageously asked to be allowed to share her sad lot. Her request was denied, and she retired to Coubertin, a small village in the Chevreuse valley where she wrote the memoirs of her life with Marie Antoinette, Queen of France and wife of Louis XVI.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Könige und Königinnen
• ISBN: 9781417937745
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.04.2005
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC