Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 5/6) by duchesse d' Laure Junot Abrantès
"Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 5/6)" by duchesse d'Abrantès is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the cultural life of Paris during pivotal periods, such as the reigns of Louis XVI, Napoleon, and Louis-Philippe, providing insights into the salons that were central to the sociopolitical fabric of the time. The narrative likely focuses on notable figures like Joséphine Bonaparte and the societal changes broughtabout by the Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras, highlighting the intertwining of personal lives and broader historical contexts. The opening of the tome introduces the salon of Joséphine Bonaparte, painting a vivid picture of Paris in the aftermath of the Revolution, marked by a somber mood and a loss of the vibrant social life that once flourished. The text discusses the transformations in French society following the rise of Napoleon, emphasizing his efforts to restore the social structures that had been disrupted. As the narrative unfolds, it portrays Bonaparte's strategic maneuvers within the elite circles, his relationship with Joséphine, and their role in shaping the new societal order. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how these salons not only served as social hubs but also as crucial platforms for political dialogue and influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abrantès, Laure Junot, duchesse d', 1784-1838 |
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| Title | Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 5/6) Tableaux et portraits du grand monde sous Louis XVI, Le Directoire, le Consulat et l'Empire, la Restauration et le règne de Louis-Philippe Ier |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Salon de l'Impératrice Joséphine: Madame Bonaparte. L'Impératrice Joséphine. L'Impératrice à Navarre. La Malmaison, 1813-1814 -- Salon de Cambacérès, sous le Consulat et l'Empire -- Salon de madame la duchesse de Bassano. |
| Credits | Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Salons -- France -- Paris |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44664 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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