Mémoires de Mme la marquise de La Rochejaquelein by La Rochejaquelein
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"Mémoires de Mme la marquise de La Rochejaquelein" by La Rochejaquelein is a personal memoir written in the early 19th century. The work recounts the author’s experiences and observations during a turbulent period of French history, particularly focusing on the events surrounding the Vendée uprising against Revolutionary France. Central to the narrative are the author’s reflections on her family’s noble lineage and the impact of the political turmoil on their lives, including
her marriage to M. de Lescure. At the start of this memoir, the author introduces her background, detailing her noble lineage and upbringing at Versailles. She briefly discusses the upheaval caused by the French Revolution, including her family's early experiences of fear and uncertainty as they navigate the changing political landscape. Additionally, she provides insights into the character of her husband, M. de Lescure, and the significant relationships within their family and social circles. This opening establishes a personal connection to the historical events that are to unfold, hinting at themes of duty, loyalty, and the deep-seated consequences of revolution on both individuals and society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | La Rochejaquelein, Marie-Louise-Victoire marquise de, 1772-1857 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Barante, Amable-Guillaume-Prosper Brugière, baron de, 1782-1866 |
| Title |
Mémoires de Mme la marquise de La Rochejaquelein écrits par elle-même |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | La Rochejaquelein, Marie-Louise-Victoire, marquise de, 1772-1857 |
| Subject | France -- History -- Wars of the Vendée, 1793-1832 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15642 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 387 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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