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"Paris in 1792 is no longer what it was in 1789. In 1789, the old French society was still brilliant. The past endured beside the present. Neither names nor escutcheons, neither liveries nor places at court, had been suppressed. The aristocracy and the Revolution lived face to face. In 1792, the scene has changed."France was now on the verge of the Reign of Terror (la Terreur), the violent years following the Revolution, and this book chronicles the terrible period of French history which culminated in the proclamation: "Royalty is abolished in France. All public acts will be dated from the ...

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freeJean de La Bruyère famously characterized Versailles as "that region where joys were visible but false, and vexations hidden but real." In this witty and scholarly book, Baron Arthur-Léon Imbert de Saint-Amand explores the solar system of the Sun King with its planets, the women of the court, now orbiting in warm proximity to the monarch, now hurtling away under his glacial disfavor. Here are his neglected queen, Maria Theresa, his imperious mistress, Madame de Montespan, his illegitimate daughters, and his final consort, the pious and...

Dive into the captivating world of Versailles, where the brilliance of the Sun King, Louis XIV, casts long shadows over the lives of his courtiers. In this engaging and insightful book, Baron Arthur-Leon Imbert de Saint-Amand paints a vivid portrait of the women who navigated this intricate court, from the overlooked queen, Maria Theresa, to the commanding mistress, Madame de Montespan, and the pious yet powerful Madame de Maintenon. With a blend of humor and scholarly depth, the narrative reveals the delicate dance of affection and disdain that defined their relationships with the monarch. (...

John Woolman, born in 1720 in Northampton, New Jersey, was a devoted member of the Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. His influential Journal, published posthumously in 1774, offers a glimpse into his life and the profound spirit behind his work. Despite his humility, Woolmans significant role in the Quaker movement against slavery shines through. It all began in 1742 when, as a young clerk, he was asked to draft a bill of sale for a enslaved woman. This pivotal moment ignited a lifelong commitment to advocating against the slave trade. Woolman embarked on arduous journeys, ...