Memoirs of Marie Antoinette V3 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162778372)

Memoirs of Marie Antoinette V3 is a historical book written by Madame Campan. This book is the third volume of a series that provides a detailed account of the life of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France before the French Revolution. Madame Campan, who served as the queen's lady-in-waiting, presents a personal and intimate perspective of Marie Antoinette's life, from her childhood in Austria to her marriage to King Louis XVI and her eventual downfall during the French Revolution. The book covers various aspects of the queen's life, including her relationships with her family, her courtiers, and the French people. It also provides insights into the political and social climate of France during the 18th century. Memoirs of Marie Antoinette V3 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French history, the French Revolution, or the life of Marie Antoinette.1910. With a special introduction and illustrations. Madame Campan entered the service of Marie Antoinette, as first lady of the bedchamber and retained that position till 20 June, 1792. When the unfortunate queen was sent to prison, Mme. Campan courageously asked to be allowed to share her sad lot. Her request was denied, and she retired to Coubertin, a small village in the Chevreuse valley where she wrote the memoirs of her life with Marie Antoinette, Queen of France and wife of Louis XVI.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Madame Jeanne-Louise-Henriette Campan
ISBN-10: 1162778377
ISBN-13: 9781162778372
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 444
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.90d