The Rebellious Duchess: the Adventures of the Duchess of Berri and Her Attempt to Overthrow French Monarchy

by Paul F.S. Dermoncourt

Book Overview

Putting all at risk in a great game of power

Princess Marie Caroline married King Louis the Eighteenth of France's nephew-the Duke of Berri (or Berry) shortly after the final defeat of Napoleon and the second restoration of the Bourbon monarchy. Widowed by assassination in 1820 she became a leading figure in the Bourbon court, but had to flee the country in 1830 when Louis's successor-and her father-in-law, Charles the Tenth-was deposed during...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846776414
• ISBN13: 9781846776410
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"