"Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 03" by Orléans is a historical recollection that brings to life the captivating world of the French royal court in the 17th and 18th centuries. The narrative primarily follows the experiences and perspective of Madame Elizabeth-Charlotte of Bavaria, the Duchess of Orléans, as she navigates the treacherous waters of court life during the reign of Louis XIV and the subsequent regency. Early events remembered include those of Henrietta of England, as the author reflects on her struggles. The story emphasizes the complicated royal marriages, loyalty, power, and jealousy prevalent at the time. Madame Elizabeth-Charlotte bears witness to and is influenced by these elements as the tale unfolds, revealing the political relationships among influential figures amid betrayal and secrets, thus creating an exciting and complicated atmosphere within the court.
Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV. and of the Regency — Volume 03
By Charlotte-Elisabeth Orléans
Enter a decadent world of kings, queens, and whispered secrets, where love and betrayal dance hand-in-hand within the gilded cage of the French royal court.
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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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