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Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 5 Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen

By Mme. (Jeanne-Louise-Henriette) Campan

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Step into the doomed world of French royalty as a queen confronts revolution, witnessed by her most trusted servant.

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2004-12-04
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Summary

"Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 5" by Mme. Campan is a recollection of a queen, her experiences, and the revolution that changed everything, told by a close confidante. The story plunges into a world of palace intrigue and growing unrest, sharing the inside story of Marie Antoinette as the French Revolution ignites. Witness the Queen's emotional reactions to political games and the rising anger against her family, all while navigating the complex web of court life and loyalties. This volume sets the scene for a dramatic downfall, revealing the personal struggles and relationships of a queen facing an uncertain future as her world crumbles around her.

About the Author

Jeanne Louise Henriette Campan was a French educator, writer and Lady's maid. In the service of Marie Antoinette before and during the French Revolution, she was afterwards headmistress of the first Maison d'éducation de la Légion d'honneur, appointed by Napoleon in 1807 to promote the education of girls.

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