""Biographical Memoirs of Louis Philippe the First, Ex-King of the French: With a Sketch of the Revolutions of 1830 and 1848"" is a historical book written by Louis Philippe himself. The book provides a detailed account of his life, from his birth into the House of Orleans in 1773, to his reign as King of the French from 1830 to 1848. The memoirs cover his early years, his education, his military service, and his political career, including his time as a member of the National Assembly and his role in the July Revolution of 1830. Louis Philippe also provides insight into his policies as king, including his efforts to modernize France and his foreign policy decisions. The book also includes a sketch of the revolutions of 1830 and 1848, which were crucial events in French history. The revolutions led to the overthrow of the Bourbon monarchy and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy under Louis Philippe. Overall, ""Biographical Memoirs of Louis Philippe the First, Ex-King of the French: With a Sketch of the Revolutions of 1830 and 1848"" is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on the life and reign of an important figure in French history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.
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