Project Gutenberg 2008-12-12 Public domain in the USA. 287 Menzies, Sutherland, active 1840-1883 Stone, Elizabeth Stone, Elizabeth Kathryn Political Women, Vol. 2 Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Emanuela Piasentini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Political Women, Vol. 2" by Sutherland Menzies is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the roles and influences of notable women in French political history, particularly during the tumultuous periods of the Fronde and the early years of Louis XIV's reign. Through the narrative, readers are introduced to key figures like Madame de Longueville, Madame de Chevreuse, and Mademoiselle de Montpensier, exploring their intricate involvement in political machinations and conflicts of their time. The opening of the volume sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the political landscape marked by strife and intrigue. It portrays the civil war climate of the Fronde, highlighting the noble conduct of women amid the chaos, featuring characters such as Condé and Turenne who are ensnared in political rivalries. As these political dramas unfold, the text illustrates the delicate balance of personal and political loyalties, manifesting in dramatic events and personal struggles, particularly through the lens of Mademoiselle de Montpensier's courageous actions that impact the fate of her allies. The narrative promises a rich tapestry of historical insights into how these women's actions influenced major political outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Women -- Biography Women in politics -- Biography JK Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Politics Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Royalty 697316 2025-06-11T10:15:14.471137 text/html 693550 2008-12-12T10:35:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 243842 2008-12-12T10:35:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 350676 2025-06-11T10:15:28.990115 application/epub+zip 359726 2025-06-11T10:15:19.045120 application/epub+zip 339893 2025-06-11T10:15:17.123124 application/epub+zip 646753 2025-06-11T10:15:36.437084 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 586297 2025-06-11T10:15:27.521058 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 543156 2022-09-12T15:04:26.736860 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 598263 2025-06-11T10:15:13.111120 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 597679 2008-12-12T10:35:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 225822 2008-12-12T10:35:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 597678 2008-12-12T10:35:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 225400 2008-12-12T10:35:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20167 2025-06-11T10:15:36.611134 application/rdf+xml 13286 2025-06-11T10:15:17.753117 image/jpeg 3545 2025-06-11T10:15:17.437126 image/jpeg 331319 2025-06-11T10:15:14.529136 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog