The Life And Letters Of Madame Elisabeth De France, Sister Of Louis XVI (1899)

By Élisabeth of France and Elisabeth Princess of France

Book Overview

The Life and Letters of Madame Elisabeth de France, Sister of Louis XVI is a historical book written by Elisabeth de France herself and published in 1899. The book is a memoir of her life, as well as a collection of her personal letters. Madame Elisabeth was the sister of King Louis XVI of France and was known for her piety, kindness, and devotion to her family.The book covers Madame Elisabeth's childhood, her education, and her life at court. It also details her relationship with her brother, Louis XVI, and her efforts to help him during the French Revolution. Madame Elisabeth was imprisoned with her brother during the revolution and ultimately met her tragic end at the guillotine.The letters included in the book provide insight into Madame Elisabeth's thoughts and feelings about the events of her time, as well as her personal relationships. The book offers a unique perspective on the French Revolution and the royal family during that tumultuous period.Overall, The Life and Letters of Madame Elisabeth de France is a fascinating historical document that provides a glimpse into the life of an important figure in French history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116580039X
• ISBN13: 9781165800391
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"