La Cour de Lunéville au XVIIIe siècle by Gaston Maugras
"La Cour de Lunéville au XVIIIe siècle" by Gaston Maugras is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the court life of Lorraine during the reign of Duke Léopold and the complexities of his relationships, particularly focusing on the prominent figures such as the Marquise de Boufflers and Madame du Châtelet. The narrative promises an engaging exploration of the social customs, political intrigues, and romanticentanglements of the court in this vibrant era. The opening of the book sets the stage by depicting the joyous atmosphere of Lunéville in 1698 as Léopold returns to reclaim his ancestral duchy. Celebrations abound, highlighting the hope for a brighter future after decades of oppression and woe. Maugras introduces key characters, particularly Léopold, whose youthful charm endears him to the populace, and foreshadows his tumultuous relationships, notably with Madame de Craon, who becomes a significant influence in his life. This segment captures the essence of the court's dynamics and the shifting fortunes of both the land and its leaders, setting a rich context for the developments to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maugras, Gaston, 1850-1927 |
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| Title | La Cour de Lunéville au XVIIIe siècle Les marquises de Boufflers et du Châtelet, Voltaire, Devau, Saint-Lambert, etc. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | Voltaire, 1694-1778 |
| Subject | Stanislaw I Leszczynski, King of Poland, 1677-1766 |
| Subject | Boufflers, Marie Françoise Catherine de Beauvau, marquise de, 1711-1786 |
| Subject | Du Châtelet, Gabrielle Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, marquise, 1706-1749 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42986 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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