Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 6 by Mme. Campan
"Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 6" by Mme. Campan is a historical account written during the early 19th century. This volume recounts the unfolding events and intrigues surrounding Queen Marie Antoinette, particularly focusing on the lead-up to the royal family's attempt to escape Paris amidst the turbulent atmosphere of revolutionary France. With firsthand observations, the author provides insights into the personal lives, challenges, and tactical decisions
faced by the royal family during this tumultuous time. The opening of the memoir discusses pivotal moments in the spring of 1791, beginning with King Louis XVI's frustration with their confinement at the Tuileries and his plans to return to St. Cloud, which were thwarted by a mutinous guard. As preparations for their departure intensify, Queen Marie Antoinette, despite risks, is determined to assemble a wardrobe and jewelry for their presumed escape to Brussels. Madame Campan, the Queen's first lady-in-waiting, is tasked with executing secret orders for this escape, highlighting both the urgency and underlying peril of their situation. The narrative portrays the tension felt by Campan as she navigates the royal family's actions and the threats posed by the increasingly watchful revolutionary populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Campan, Mme. (Jeanne-Louise-Henriette), 1752-1822 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 6 Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- Court and courtiers |
| Subject | Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3889 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03889-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 4, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 9, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 298 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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