Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 5 / 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, Volume 5 / Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen
Author: Mme. Campan

By Mme. Campan

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An eyewitness account from a senior court attendant recounts the royal household's response to the early revolutionary upheaval, describing scenes such as a solemn assembly oath, the assault on a fortress prison, mass demonstrations at the palace, and menacing encounters with the populace. The narrative details the Queen's alarm and resolve, the King's gestures toward conciliation, tense council debates about staying or leaving, hurried concealment of jewels and destruction of papers, and episodes of intrigue and alleged plots that amplified the family's feeling of imminent danger.

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.