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Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 2 Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe

Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 2 Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe

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FranceCourt and courtiersPompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de, 1721-1764Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793
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History - GeneralHistory - EuropeanHistory - Royalty

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In the turbulent courts of 18th-century France, where power dynamics shifted with each whispered secret, "Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 2" offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of influential figures. Through the eyes of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to the renowned Madame de Pompadour, readers encounter the opulence and intrigue that defined this era, alongside the poignant reflections of the Princess Lamballe. This volume delves into the complexities of courtly life, revealing the interplay of loyalty and ambition, as well as the personal sacrifices made in the name of friendship. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this document invites a deeper understanding of the social fabric that shaped revolutionary thought and the unyielding quest for personal agency.

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