Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Complete / Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe

Name: Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Complete / Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe
Author: Mme. Du Hausset

By Mme. Du Hausset

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A candid, fragmentary account by a long-serving lady's maid who records daily life and behind-the-scenes moments at the royal court, documenting intimate scenes, political intrigues, and personal portraits of figures such as Madame de Pompadour and members of the royal family. The material mixes anecdote, gossipy detail, and reflective commentary, sometimes out of chronological order, and occasionally explains events through conversations with close confidants. The plain, sincere tone emphasizes routines, scandals, and power dynamics within court society while acknowledging gaps of memory and discretion.

About the Author

Mme. Du Hausset

Madame Du Hausset was a French memoirist known for her detailed accounts of the royal courts during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI. Serving as a lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour and later to Princess Lamballe, she provided a unique insider perspective on the lives and intrigues of the French aristocracy. Her most notable work, "Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI," offers a vivid portrayal of court life, politics, and the personal dynamics of the time. Through her writings, Du Hausset contributes significantly to our understanding of 18th-century France and the complexities of its social hierarchy.