Court Life From Within by Infanta of Spain Eulalia
"Court Life From Within" by H. R. H. The Infanta Eulalia of Spain is a personal account written in the early 20th century. This memoir provides a unique perspective on royal life, detailing the author's experiences as a member of the Spanish royal family during a period of significant political upheaval. The narrative likely revolves around the stark contrasts in lifestyle and the constraints faced by royals, particularly as the Infanta reflectson her childhood and the duties she felt burdened by. The opening portion introduces the reader to the Infanta's early life, marked by the constraints of royal duties and the expectations placed upon her as a princess. Through anecdotes, she evokes the feeling of imprisonment within palace walls and the desire for freedom, contrasting her rebellious spirit with the strict protocols of court life. She touches on her family dynamics, particularly her relationship with her mother and brother, and expresses her longing for mental and physical liberty, which she starts to explore more fully through education and personal experiences in both Paris and Spain. The chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of her life and the societal structures surrounding royalty that heavily dictated their existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Eulalia, Infanta of Spain, 1864-1958 |
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| LoC No. | 15024553 |
| Title | Court Life From Within |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The seeds of revolt -- Irksome duties of a princess -- Pulling the strings of sovereignty -- Love and ennui -- My marriage: in mourning -- England and the English -- The Kaiser and his court -- The Tsar and his people -- The regal pose -- The Scandinavian democracies -- The courts of Italy -- Adventures in America -- After the war. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Europe -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Courts and courtiers |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60570 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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