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Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 4 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 4 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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Culture/Civilization/SocietyHistory - EuropeanHistory - Royalty

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In the turbulent years leading up to the French Revolution, the courts of Louis XV and XVI became hotbeds of intrigue and power struggles. "Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 4" by Madame Du Hausset and the Princess Lamballe offers an intimate glimpse into this opulent yet precarious world. Through the eyes of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to the influential Madame de Pompadour, readers encounter the delicate balance of loyalty and ambition, as well as the stark realities of court life, including the palpable tension surrounding royal favor and the whispers of discontent. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this volume is a compelling exploration of the personal narratives that shaped a nation on the brink of revolution.

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