Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Madame de La Rochefoucauld, Duchesse de Doudeauville is a biography written by Frances Cashel Hoey and published in 1878. The book chronicles the life of the French noblewoman, Louise Agla����� de La Rochefoucauld, who was born in 1764 and died in 1835. Madame de La Rochefoucauld was a prominent figure in French society during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette and witnessed firsthand the events leading up to the French Revolution. After the revolution, she married the Duke of Doudeauville and became a leader in the movement to restore the French monarchy. The biography provides a detailed account of Madame de La Rochefoucauld's life, including her upbringing, her marriage, her political activities, and her personal relationships. It also includes anecdotes and descriptions of the people and events that shaped her world, such as the French court, the revolution, and the Napoleonic era. Overall, The Life of Madame de La Rochefoucauld, Duchesse de Doudeauville is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable woman and a vivid depiction of French society during a tumultuous period in its history.This Book Is In English.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.
