The Duchess Of Angouleme And The Two Restorations (1892)

The Duchess of Angouleme and the Two Restorations is a historical book written by Imbert de Saint-Amand and first published in 1892. The book is a detailed account of the life of Marie-Therese Charlotte, the Duchess of Angouleme, who was the daughter of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette of France. The book covers the period of French history between 1789 and 1830, which saw the French Revolution, the Reign of Terror, the Napoleonic Wars, and the Bourbon Restoration.The book begins with a brief overview of the French Revolution and its impact on the royal family. It then focuses on the life of Marie-Therese Charlotte, who was imprisoned with her family during the Revolution and later released after the fall of Napoleon. The book describes her life in exile in Austria and her eventual return to France as the Duchess of Angouleme after the Bourbon Restoration.The book also covers the political and social events of the two restorations in France, which saw the return of the Bourbon monarchy after the fall of Napoleon. It describes the challenges faced by the new king, Louis XVIII, and his successor, Charles X, as they tried to restore order and stability to France after years of revolution and war.Overall, The Duchess of Angouleme and the Two Restorations is a fascinating account of one of the most turbulent periods in French history, told through the life of a remarkable woman who lived through it all. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, the Bourbon monarchy, or the life of Marie-Therese Charlotte.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.