Publisher's Synopsis
Madame Elisabeth of France is a historical biography written by Yvonne de la Vergne. The book tells the story of Elisabeth, the younger sister of King Louis XVI of France. Elisabeth was known for her kindness and compassion towards the poor and her strong Catholic faith. She was also a loyal supporter of her brother and his attempts to reform the French monarchy. However, during the French Revolution, Elisabeth was imprisoned and ultimately executed by the revolutionaries. The book provides a detailed account of her life, including her upbringing, her relationships with her family and friends, and her experiences during the Revolution. It also explores the political and social climate of France during this time period. Through the story of Madame Elisabeth, de la Vergne provides a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in French history.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.
