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The Second Madame: A Memoir Of Elizabeth Charlotte, Duchess D'orleans

The Second Madame: A Memoir Of Elizabeth Charlotte, Duchess D'orleans

McLaughlin, M. Louise

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Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresFrench History

ISBN10: 1162756098
ISBN13: 9781162756097
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Second Madame: A Memoir Of Elizabeth Charlotte, Duchess D'orleans is a book written by M. Louise McLaughlin. It is a historical memoir that tells the story of Elizabeth Charlotte, who was the second wife of Philippe, Duke of Orleans, and the mother of the future king of France, Louis XV. The book starts with Elizabeth Charlotte's childhood in Germany, where she was born into the House of Wittelsbach. It then follows her journey to France, where she married Philippe and became the Duchess of Orleans. Through her memoirs, Elizabeth Charlotte provides a fascinating insight into the life of the French court during the 17th and 18th centuries. She describes the political and social events that shaped the era, including the reign of Louis XIV, the Regency period, and the early years of Louis XV's reign. The book also delves into the personal life of Elizabeth Charlotte, including her relationships with her husband, her children, and other members of the French court. It explores her struggles with the strict etiquette and customs of the French court, as well as her own personal beliefs and values. Overall, The Second Madame: A Memoir Of Elizabeth Charlotte, Duchess D'orleans is a captivating historical memoir that provides a unique perspective on the French court during a pivotal period in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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