Project Gutenberg 2004-12-03 Public domain in the USA. 180 Du Hausset, Mme. 1713 1801 Du Hausset, Madame Hausset, Mme. Du Hausset, Nicole du Lamballe, Marie Thérèse Louise de Savoie-Carignan, princesse de 1749 1792 Lamballe, Marie Therese Louise de Savoie-Carignan, princesse de Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 7 Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe Produced by David Widger "Memos of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI: Volume 7" by Du Hausset and Lamballe is a historical account produced during the late 18th century. This work provides insight into the often tumultuous and politically charged atmosphere surrounding the French monarchy, particularly focusing on key figures such as Marie Antoinette and the Princesse de Lamballe. The memoirs present a uniquely personal perspective on the events leading up to and during the French Revolution, highlighting the loyalty and sacrifices of those who served the royal family in its final days. The opening of the memoirs sets the stage for a dramatic recounting of the struggles faced by the royal family, especially in terms of loyalty amidst impending danger. It introduces key characters like the Princesse de Lamballe, whose steadfastness toward Marie Antoinette is emphasized, along with the chaotic circumstances that lead to the exodus and lessening of royal supporters. The narrative captures Lamballe’s courageous determination to remain with the queen despite the rising tide of revolution, as letters are sent beseeching the nobility to return to the monarchy's side, emphasizing themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the unfolding political drama. Overall, the opening portion of this work evokes a sense of urgency and foreboding, underscoring the personal stakes involved in the historical events of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en France -- Court and courtiers Pompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de, 1721-1764 Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Religious Category: History - Royalty 165380 2025-08-02T09:26:11.336440 text/html 165201 2025-01-08T22:14:57.084332 text/html 155405 2025-08-02T09:26:17.414373 application/epub+zip 156144 2025-08-02T09:26:14.490402 application/epub+zip 128165 2025-08-02T09:26:13.366438 application/epub+zip 374693 2025-08-02T09:26:19.637381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359473 2025-08-02T09:26:16.631390 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149577 2022-09-02T12:13:27.784125 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149233 2025-08-02T09:26:11.085427 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 149309 2021-01-09T01:39:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19821 2025-08-02T09:26:19.773354 application/rdf+xml 23011 2025-08-02T09:26:13.852409 image/jpeg 4735 2025-08-02T09:26:13.608404 image/jpeg 56890 2021-01-09T01:39:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 155919 2025-08-02T09:26:11.351419 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