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LoC No.: 04017767
Uniform Title: La cour de Louis XV. English
Title: The court of Louis XV
Original Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1893.
Credits: Aaron Adrignola, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Court of Louis XV" by Imbert de Saint-Amand is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the intricacies of the French court during the era of Louis XV, focusing particularly on the influential women who played pivotal roles in the palace's politics and society. The book examines characters such as Queen Marie Leczinska, Madame de Pompadour, and other royal mistresses, reflecting on their virtues and vices, as well as their impact on the monarchy. The opening of the book introduces the period following the death of Louis XIV, setting the stage for the youthful Louis XV's reign. It describes the confusion and societal joy during the transient power of a child king, while also detailing the political maneuvering that saw the royal court reestablish itself at Versailles. Key figures like the Infanta Marie Anne Victoire and Stanislas Leczinski are presented as part of the backdrop to Louis's tumultuous reign. The narrative further details the complexities of early relationships at court, hinting at themes of intrigue and personal ambition that will drive the unfolding drama in subsequent chapters. The author reflects on the role of women within the court, establishing them as critical players in both the emotional and political landscapes of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Imbert de Saint-Amand, 1834-1900
Translator: Martin, Elizabeth Gilbert, 1837-
EBook No.: 73192
Published: Mar 18, 2024
Downloads: 300
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04017767
Uniform Title: La cour de Louis XV. English
Title: The court of Louis XV
Original Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1893.
Credits: Aaron Adrignola, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Court of Louis XV" by Imbert de Saint-Amand is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the intricacies of the French court during the era of Louis XV, focusing particularly on the influential women who played pivotal roles in the palace's politics and society. The book examines characters such as Queen Marie Leczinska, Madame de Pompadour, and other royal mistresses, reflecting on their virtues and vices, as well as their impact on the monarchy. The opening of the book introduces the period following the death of Louis XIV, setting the stage for the youthful Louis XV's reign. It describes the confusion and societal joy during the transient power of a child king, while also detailing the political maneuvering that saw the royal court reestablish itself at Versailles. Key figures like the Infanta Marie Anne Victoire and Stanislas Leczinski are presented as part of the backdrop to Louis's tumultuous reign. The narrative further details the complexities of early relationships at court, hinting at themes of intrigue and personal ambition that will drive the unfolding drama in subsequent chapters. The author reflects on the role of women within the court, establishing them as critical players in both the emotional and political landscapes of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Imbert de Saint-Amand, 1834-1900
Translator: Martin, Elizabeth Gilbert, 1837-
EBook No.: 73192
Published: Mar 18, 2024
Downloads: 300
Language: English
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.