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The Duchess Of Angouleme And The Two Restorations (1892)

The Duchess Of Angouleme And The Two Restorations (1892)

Davis, James
Saint-Amand, Imbert De

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ISBN10: 1437326757
ISBN13: 9781437326758
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Duchess of Angouleme and the Two Restorations, written by Imbert de Saint-Amand and published in 1892, is a historical biography that chronicles the life of Marie-Th�����r�����se Charlotte, the Duchess of Angouleme, during two periods of French history known as the Restorations. The book begins with a brief overview of Marie-Th�����r�����se Charlotte's early life as the daughter of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, and her experiences during the French Revolution, including her imprisonment and eventual release. The author then delves into Marie-Th�����r�����se Charlotte's life during the first Restoration, which occurred after Napoleon Bonaparte's defeat in 1814 and the return of the Bourbon monarchy. During this period, Marie-Th�����r�����se Charlotte played a prominent role in French society as the wife of the Duke of Angouleme and a member of the royal family. The author describes her involvement in political and social events, as well as her personal relationships with her husband and other members of the royal family. The book then moves on to the second Restoration, which occurred after the fall of Napoleon in 1815 and the return of the Bourbon monarchy once again. The author describes how Marie-Th�����r�����se Charlotte's role in French society changed during this period, as she became more involved in charitable work and religious activities. Throughout the book, the author also provides historical context for the events and people in Marie-Th�����r�����se Charlotte's life, including the political and social climate of France during the Restorations, and the roles of other prominent figures in French society. Overall, The Duchess of Angouleme and the Two Restorations provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the life of Marie-Th�����r�����se Charlotte, and sheds light on the political and social history of France during two important periods of its 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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