"Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Complete" by Charlotte-Elisabeth Orléans is a historical memoir told from the perspective of Madame Elizabeth-Charlotte of Bavaria, offering an inside look at the French court during Louis XIV's reign and the regency. Through her personal experiences and keen observations, the Duchesse shares intimate details about the court's politics, key figures, and daily life, all while providing a unique female viewpoint on a world dominated by men. Beginning with a preface that sets the stage for more authentic revelations, the memoir introduces a reluctant but sharp-eyed observer of courtly life, reflecting on her role, family, and experiences with both humor and candor, revealing her thoughts on everyone from her husband to Louis XIV and painting a vivid picture of the era's intrigues and personalities.
Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Complete
By Charlotte-Elisabeth Orléans
Step into the opulent and treacherous world of the French court through the eyes of a woman who saw it all, revealing secrets, scandals, and the inner lives of kings and courtiers.
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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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