Memoirs Of The Duchesse De Gontaut V1: Gouvernante To The Children Of France During The Restoration 1773-1836

By Duchesse De Gontaut

Book Overview

Memoirs of the Duchesse de Gontaut V1 (1894) is a book written by Marie Josephine Louise Gontaut-Biron. This book is a collection of memoirs that chronicles the life of the author, who was a French noblewoman and the governess of the children of Charles X of France. The memoirs cover a period of time from the author's childhood to her time as a governess, including her experiences during the French Revolution, the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy. The book provides a unique perspective on French history and society during the 18th and 19th centuries, as seen through the eyes of a woman who was intimately involved in the lives of the French royal family. The author's writing style is engaging and insightful, and the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French history, politics, and culture. Overall, Memoirs of the Duchesse de Gontaut V1 (1894) is an important historical document that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman and the turbulent times in which she lived.This Book Is In English.This scarce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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160746494
• ISBN13: 9781160746496
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"