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A biography of the Duchess of Berry and Charles X of France translated from the French.
This is a historical book about the life of the Duchess of Angoulême during the period of French history known as the Restoration. The author, Arthur Léon Imbert de Saintamand, was a French historian who lived during the late 19th century. The book provides detailed descriptions of the political and social events that took place during the Restoration, as well as the life of the Duchess herself. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Experience the grandeur and excess of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV through the eyes of author Arthur Léon Imbert de Saintamand. This historical account delves into the daily activities of the king and his courtiers, as well as the politics, intrigue, and scandals of the era. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of France and the monarchy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Arthur Léon Imbert de Saint - Amand (1834 - 1900), a nineteenth century aristocrat, choreographer, and historian of his times, was born in France. He is best - known for his accounts of the aristocracy, which include Last Years of Louis XV: La Cour de Louis XIV, The Court of the Empress Josephine, The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X, and The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise. He died at the age of 66.
Experience the grandeur and excess of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV through the eyes of author Arthur Léon Imbert de Saintamand. This historical account delves into the daily activities of the king and his courtiers, as well as the politics, intrigue, and scandals of the era. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of France and the monarchy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Challenging many of the conclusions of recent historiography, including the depiction of salonnières as influential power brokers, French Salons offers an original, penetrating, and engaging analysis of elite culture and society in France before, during, and after the Revolution.
Issued in conjuction with the exhibition of the same title held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 18 Sept. - 31 Dec. 2000.