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Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 1 / Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe

By Mme. Du Hausset
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The narrator, a long-serving lady's maid at the royal court, presents episodic personal recollections of court life, daily routines, and intimate observations of the monarch, his favorite, and their household. Close proximity to private rooms yields anecdotes about political maneuvering, ministerial intrigues, rivalries, and threats to the sovereign. Conversations with a trusted physician and other acquaintances provide wider commentary on economic and social matters. The work compiles unordered notes, character sketches, and scandalous and mundane incidents that together sketch the interplay of personal favor and public power within the palace.

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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.

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