"Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 01" by Orléans is a historical reflection, capturing the experiences and perceptions of the Duchesse d'Orléans within the French court of Louis XIV and its later regency. Through the Duchesse’s eyes, the book shows the complicated relationships and moral challenges of the time as she shares personal stories and critiques. The Duchesse introduces readers to her life at court, candidly sharing her aversion to political games. Looking back, she recalls her early life, her marriage, and her observations of people closest to her, including Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan. Her story is filled with humor and sharp observations, revealing both her personality and the superficiality she sees in court life, as she navigates her responsibilities while yearning for a more tranquil life.
Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 01
By Charlotte-Elisabeth Orléans
Step into the opulent and treacherous world of the French court through the eyes of a reluctant Duchesse, who uncovers secrets, scandals, and the true cost of royal life.
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About the AuthorMadame Elizabeth Charlotte, Duchess of Orléans, also known as Liselotte von der Pfalz, was a German member of the House of Wittelsbach who married into the French royal family. She was the second wife of Monsieur Philippe I, Duke of Orléans. By Philippe, Liselotte was the mother of Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, and Élisabeth Charlotte, Duchess of Lorraine. Philippe II was France's ruler during the Regency. Liselotte gained literary and historical importance primarily through preservation of her correspondence, which is of great cultural and historical value due to her sometimes very blunt descriptions of French court life and is today one of the best-known German-language texts of the Baroque period.
Madame Elizabeth Charlotte, Duchess of Orléans, also known as Liselotte von der Pfalz, was a German member of the House of Wittelsbach who married into the French royal family. She was the second wife of Monsieur Philippe I, Duke of Orléans. By Philippe, Liselotte was the mother of Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, and Élisabeth Charlotte, Duchess of Lorraine. Philippe II was France's ruler during the Regency. Liselotte gained literary and historical importance primarily through preservation of her correspondence, which is of great cultural and historical value due to her sometimes very blunt descriptions of French court life and is today one of the best-known German-language texts of the Baroque period.
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