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Title:
Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 2/6)
Tableaux et portraits du grand monde sous Louis XVI, Le Directoire, le Consulat et l'Empire, la Restauration et le règne de Louis-Philippe Ier
Contents: Salon de Madame Roland -- Salon de Madame de Brienne et du cardinal de Loménie -- Salon de Madame la duchesse de Chartres, au Palais-Royal -- Salon de Madame la comtesse de Genlis -- Salon du marquis de Condorcet -- Salon de Madame la comtesse de Custine (femme du général) -- L'atelier de Madame de Montesson, à Bièvre -- Salon de Madame de Staël, ambassadrice de Suède.
Credits:
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 2/6)" by duchesse d'Abrantès is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the intricacies of Parisian salons during significant historical periods, particularly showcasing influential figures, societal customs, and political dynamics under Louis XVI, the Directoire, and the ensuing governments. The opening of the book introduces readers to the life of Madame Roland, a prominent figure during the French Revolution known for her eloquence and moral fortitude. The narrative captures her condemnation and eventual execution during the Reign of Terror, highlighting her unwavering pursuit of liberty and profound impact on the revolutionary politics of her time. Through Madame Roland's early life, aspirations, and emotive relationships, the text sets the stage for a rich exploration of her character and the societal backdrop of her time, giving readers insight into the influential role she and her salon played in shaping the cultural and political landscape of revolutionary France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Abrantès, Laure Junot, duchesse d', 1784-1838
EBook No.: 41121
Published: Oct 21, 2012
Downloads: 119
Language: French
Subject: Paris (France) -- Social life and customs
Subject: Paris (France) -- Intellectual life
Subject: Salons -- France -- Paris
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 2/6)
Tableaux et portraits du grand monde sous Louis XVI, Le Directoire, le Consulat et l'Empire, la Restauration et le règne de Louis-Philippe Ier
Contents: Salon de Madame Roland -- Salon de Madame de Brienne et du cardinal de Loménie -- Salon de Madame la duchesse de Chartres, au Palais-Royal -- Salon de Madame la comtesse de Genlis -- Salon du marquis de Condorcet -- Salon de Madame la comtesse de Custine (femme du général) -- L'atelier de Madame de Montesson, à Bièvre -- Salon de Madame de Staël, ambassadrice de Suède.
Credits:
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 2/6)" by duchesse d'Abrantès is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the intricacies of Parisian salons during significant historical periods, particularly showcasing influential figures, societal customs, and political dynamics under Louis XVI, the Directoire, and the ensuing governments. The opening of the book introduces readers to the life of Madame Roland, a prominent figure during the French Revolution known for her eloquence and moral fortitude. The narrative captures her condemnation and eventual execution during the Reign of Terror, highlighting her unwavering pursuit of liberty and profound impact on the revolutionary politics of her time. Through Madame Roland's early life, aspirations, and emotive relationships, the text sets the stage for a rich exploration of her character and the societal backdrop of her time, giving readers insight into the influential role she and her salon played in shaping the cultural and political landscape of revolutionary France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Abrantès, Laure Junot, duchesse d', 1784-1838
EBook No.: 41121
Published: Oct 21, 2012
Downloads: 119
Language: French
Subject: Paris (France) -- Social life and customs
Subject: Paris (France) -- Intellectual life
Subject: Salons -- France -- Paris
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.