The Youth of the Duchess of Angouleme

By Imbert de Saint-Amand

Book Overview

The Youth of the Duchess of Angouleme is a historical book written by Amand Imbert de Saint-Amand and published in 1915. The book is a biography of Marie-Therese Charlotte, the Duchess of Angouleme, who was the daughter of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette of France. The book covers the early life of the Duchess, including her childhood, her family life, and her experiences during the French Revolution. It also explores her time in captivity after her parents were executed and her eventual release and marriage to her cousin, the Duke of Angouleme. The author provides a detailed account of the events that shaped the life of the Duchess, including the fall of the monarchy, the Reign of Terror, and the Napoleonic Wars. The book also delves into the personal life of the Duchess, including her relationships with her family members and her struggles with infertility. Overall, The Youth of the Duchess of Angouleme is a fascinating historical account of a prominent figure in French history and provides insight into the turbulent times of the French Revolution and its aftermath.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104786524
• ISBN13: 9781104786526
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"