The Life of Madame Louise the Life of Madame Louise: A Carmelite Nun, and a Daughter of Louis XV, King of France a Carmelite Nun, and a Daughter of Lo (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165866601)

The Life of Madame Louise is a historical biography written by Lievain Bonaventure Proyart in 1807. The book tells the story of Madame Louise, a Carmelite nun and the youngest daughter of Louis XV, the King of France. Madame Louise was born in 1737 and led a privileged life as a member of the royal family. However, she chose to renounce her worldly possessions and become a nun at the age of 22.Proyart's biography provides detailed insight into the life of Madame Louise, including her early years at court, her decision to become a nun, and her experiences as a Carmelite. The book also explores the political and social context of 18th century France, including the tensions between the monarchy and the Catholic Church.Overall, The Life of Madame Louise is a fascinating historical account of a remarkable woman who chose a life of devotion and service to God over the trappings of royalty. Proyart's writing is engaging and informative, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in French history or the lives of religious figures.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: Lievain Bonaventure Proyart
ISBN-10: 1165866609
ISBN-13: 9781165866601
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 436
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d