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LE DUC DE PENTHIèVRE IBD

NABU PRESS
09 / 2011
9781245866088
Francês

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Le Duc De Penthièvre: Mémoires De Dom Courdemanche offers a unique window into the life and times of one of FranceâÇÖs most respected nobles during the tumultuous late 18th century. Compiled and edited by Etienne Allaire from the memoirs of Dom Courdemanche, this volume presents previously unpublished documents that shed light on the Duc de PenthièvreâÇÖs character, his role in French society, and the events leading up to the French Revolution. CourdemancheâÇÖs intimate recollections provide a detailed portrait of the Duc, emphasizing his virtues, his charitable works, and his commitment to his country. This historical account offers invaluable insights into the French aristocracy and the social and political landscape of pre-revolutionary France. Readers interested in French history, biography, and the lives of prominent figures of the era will find this a compelling and informative read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.