Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 5 / 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. — Volume 5 / 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 court insider recounts intimate observations of the royal household, detailing the queen's pregnancies and births, the surge and ebb of popular favor, and the rise of a close circle of favorites whose influence provokes rivalries and scandal. The narrative describes appointments and household arrangements, episodes of public enthusiasm and subsequent censure, and the personal losses and withdrawals that reshape court attendance. Combining anecdote, administrative detail, and rumour, the account shows how private loyalties, financial pressures, and reputational attacks determined social standing and political influence within the palace.

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.