Project Gutenberg 2011-09-12 Public domain in the USA. 567 Barine, Arvède 1840 1908 Barine, Arvede Vincens, Cécile Vincens, Cecile 05040366 Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle, 1652-1693 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle, 1652-1693" by Arvède Barine is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricate political and personal dynamics of France during the reign of Louis XIV, particularly focusing on La Grande Mademoiselle, who was a significant figure in the turbulent period after the Fronde. It explores her life, aspirations, and the challenging relationship she had with power at court, offering insights into both personal ambitions and the shifting political landscape of France. The opening of the volume introduces the context following the Fronde, an unsuccessful revolt against the monarchy, and its profound implications for French society. It details La Grande Mademoiselle's return from exile to the court, emphasizing her struggle to adapt to the significantly changed environment dominated by Louis XIV's absolute rule. The narrative reflects on her emotional turmoil, contrasting her past experiences of glory with her present realities, all while illustrating her complex character and the societal expectations of her time. This sets the stage for a deeper examination of both her and the King's lives as they navigate the intricate dance of power, ambition, and familial loyalties. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/37409/37409-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715 Montpensier, Anne-Marie-Louise d'Orléans, duchesse de, 1627-1693 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Royalty 916098 2025-10-15T08:28:10.591092 text/html 881130 2011-09-12T15:57:12 text/html 3229777 2025-10-15T08:28:30.106065 application/epub+zip 3244356 2025-10-15T08:28:15.581091 application/epub+zip 393398 2025-10-15T08:28:12.291124 application/epub+zip 3896397 2025-10-15T08:28:38.702986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3815474 2025-10-15T08:28:26.476056 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 588631 2022-09-17T07:26:34.343305 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 664965 2025-10-15T08:28:07.986629 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 664838 2011-09-12T15:57:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 664834 2011-09-12T15:57:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21228 2025-10-15T08:28:38.872963 application/rdf+xml 10340 2025-10-15T08:28:12.516086 image/jpeg 1810 2025-10-15T08:28:12.405095 image/jpeg 255026 2011-09-12T15:57:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 3837902 2011-09-12T15:57:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 254260 2011-09-12T15:57:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 3846085 2025-10-15T08:28:10.738104 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 en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia