Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Complete / Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen

Name: Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Complete / Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen
Author: Mme. Campan

By Mme. Campan

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A first lady-in-waiting offers eyewitness recollections of palace life surrounding the queen and king, detailing daily rituals, ceremonies, private audiences, and the personalities who shaped the court. The narrative blends intimate portraits of prominent courtiers and anecdotal episodes with administrative observations and reflections on mounting political tensions and public crises, tracing episodes from salon intrigues to major assemblies and the queen's final ordeal. Interludes describe later encounters with political figures and consider education, household management, and the social forces that contributed to the monarchy's transformation.

About the Author

Mme. Campan

Madame Campan, born in 1752, was a prominent French author and memoirist best known for her detailed accounts of life at the court of Marie Antoinette, where she served as the Queen's First Lady in Waiting. Her most notable work, "Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France," offers a unique perspective on the opulence and intrigues of the French royal court during a tumultuous period in history. Through her writings, Campan provides valuable insights into the personal and political dynamics of the time, as well as the character of Marie Antoinette herself. Her memoirs remain an important resource for understanding the complexities of the French monarchy and the events leading up to the Revolution.