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The Letters Of Madame V1: The Correspondence Of Elizabeth-Charlotte Of Bavaria, Princess Palatine, Duchess Of Orleans, Called Madame At The Cour

The Letters Of Madame V1: The Correspondence Of Elizabeth-Charlotte Of Bavaria, Princess Palatine, Duchess Of Orleans, Called Madame At The Cour

Stevenson, Gertrude Scott

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ISBN10: 116449970X
ISBN13: 9781164499701
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book titled The Letters of Madame V1: The Correspondence of Elizabeth-Charlotte of Bavaria, Princess Palatine, Duchess of Orleans, Called Madame at the Court of King Louis XIV, 1661-1708 is a collection of letters written by Elizabeth-Charlotte of Bavaria, also known as Madame, during her time at the court of King Louis XIV of France. The letters are compiled and edited by Gertrude Scott Stevenson.Elizabeth-Charlotte was a German princess who married Philippe, Duke of Orleans, the younger brother of King Louis XIV. She became known as Madame and was a prominent figure at the French court. The letters in this book provide a unique insight into the life of the court during the reign of Louis XIV.The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the years 1661-1688 and the second volume covering the years 1689-1708. The letters are arranged chronologically within each volume and are accompanied by explanatory notes and an introduction by the editor.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including court gossip, politics, family matters, and personal reflections. Elizabeth-Charlotte was known for her frankness and honesty, and her letters provide a candid look at life at the French court.Overall, The Letters of Madame V1 is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV. It offers a unique perspective on the life and times of one of the most fascinating figures of the era.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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