"Quotes and Images From Memoirs of Louis XIV" by Charlotte-Elisabeth Orléans, is a compilation of insightful quotes about the reign of France's Louis XIV during the late 19th century. Through the eyes of the Duchesse d'Orleans, this unique compilation dives into the intrigues of the French court and the reign of one of history's most famous rulers. The quotes cover areas reflecting on the nature of leadership, love, and societal norms of the time. These candid statements offer a window into the Grand Siècle, showcasing the era's extravagance along with its follies and reflecting larger themes of vanity and the human condition through an historical figure's compelling commentary.
Quotes and Images From Memoirs of Louis XIV.
By Charlotte-Elisabeth Orléans
Witness the reign of a legendary king and the intricate world of his court through a selection of thought-provoking quotes that reveal the lavish lifestyles and hidden truths of the era.
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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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