Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volume 7 / 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 7 / 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 senior lady-in-waiting records personal memories of life at the royal court during its collapse, describing daily service to the sovereigns, the shock of popular insurrection, searches and arrests, the transfer of the royal family to custody, and efforts to safeguard or destroy sensitive papers. The account blends intimate domestic detail with accounts of political pressure, clandestine removals of correspondence and seals, and the emotional strain of enforced separation, offering sustained reflection on loyalty, duty, and the precarious position of servants and retainers amid revolutionary upheaval.

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.