Project Gutenberg 2004-12-03 Public domain in the USA. 145 Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d' 1652 1722 Lieselotte, von der Pfalz Liselotte, la Palatine Orleans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d' Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 02 Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 02" by Orléans is a historical account, likely crafted in the early 18th century, reflecting the intricate dynamics of royal court life during the reign of Louis XIV and the regency period that followed. The text is drawn from the personal writings of Madame Elizabeth-Charlotte of Bavaria, alongside her observations on notable figures, including Philippe I and Philippe II, Duc d'Orléans, as well as the affairs that shaped their lives. The memoirs provide insight into political maneuvering, familial relationships, and the court's social fabric. The opening of this volume sets the stage for an intimate and complex portrayal of life within the royal court. It introduces Philippe I, the Duc d'Orléans, and contrasts him with his brother, King Louis XIV, highlighting the former's personality quirks and his affinity for social activities. The narration includes anecdotes about his relationships with family members, particularly with Madame d'Orléans, who details her struggles and achievements in gaining his affection over the years. This opening portion hints at the blend of personal and political intrigues that will unfold, revealing the emotional undercurrents that characterize the French aristocracy of the time while foreshadowing subsequent conflicts and alliances during the regency. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en France -- Court and courtiers Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715 Orléans, Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d', 1652-1722 France -- History -- Bourbons, 1589-1789 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Royalty 172779 2025-08-02T09:21:16.453495 text/html 172600 2025-01-08T22:09:41.303389 text/html 168283 2025-08-02T09:21:23.282423 application/epub+zip 169734 2025-08-02T09:21:19.928414 application/epub+zip 118944 2025-08-02T09:21:18.699420 application/epub+zip 397211 2025-08-02T09:21:25.568458 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382294 2025-08-02T09:21:22.348396 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160630 2022-09-02T12:07:58.234020 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156330 2025-08-02T09:21:16.144421 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 156164 2021-01-09T01:36:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18874 2025-08-02T09:21:25.723386 application/rdf+xml 24748 2025-08-02T09:21:19.216404 image/jpeg 4633 2025-08-02T09:21:18.958400 image/jpeg 57977 2021-01-09T01:36:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 166550 2025-08-02T09:21:16.472458 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