Royal Memoirs On The French Revolution (1823) - Marie Charlotte De Bourbon Angouleme - Bog

Royal Memoirs On The French Revolution is a historical book written by Marie Charlotte De Bourbon, the Duchess of Angouleme. The book is a personal account of the French Revolution, which took place between 1789 and 1799, from the perspective of the French royal family. The author was the daughter of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, who were both executed during the revolution.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the years leading up to the revolution, including the author's childhood and her experiences as a member of the royal family. The second part covers the revolution itself, including the fall of the monarchy, the Reign of Terror, and the author's eventual escape from France.The author provides a unique perspective on the revolution, as she was both a witness to and a victim of the events that unfolded. She describes the political and social climate of the time, as well as the personal tragedies that she and her family endured.Royal Memoirs On The French Revolution was first published in 1823, several decades after the events it describes. The book remains a valuable historical document, providing insight into one of the most tumultuous periods in French history from the perspective of one of its most prominent figures.Containing: 1, A Narrative Of The Journey Of Louis Xvi And His Family To Varennes; 2, A Narrative Of A Journey To Bruxelles And Coblentz In 1791; 3, Private Memoirs Of What Passed In The Temple, From The Imprisonment Of The Royal Family To The Death Of The Dauphin; With Historical And Biographical Illustrations.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.