Journal de Jean Héroard - Tome 1 by Jean Héroard
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"Journal de Jean Héroard - Tome 1" by Jean Héroard is a historical account written in the early 17th century. This work chronicles the childhood and youth of Louis XIII, specifically from his birth in 1601 until 1610, offering insights into the royal family and court life during that period through the eyes of his personal physician. It serves as a detailed memoir that captures the intricacies of Louis XIII's upbringing, education,
and familial relations. The opening of the text introduces Jean Héroard, the royal physician, who began documenting his observations on Louis XIII from the day of the prince's birth. As the narrative unfolds, the author recounts the circumstances surrounding the birth and the early days of the Dauphin's life, highlighting the dynamics within the royal family, including the relationships between Henri IV, Marie de Médicis, and their offspring. The early journal entries reflect on formative events, daily routines, and the evolving character of the young Louis, providing a glimpse into the royal household's atmosphere and the expectations placed upon him as the future king. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Héroard, Jean, 1551-1628 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02015780 |
| Title |
Journal de Jean Héroard - Tome 1 Sur l'enfance et la jeunesse de Louis XIII (1601-1610) |
| Credits |
Produced by Hélène de Mink, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries (link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Louis XIII, King of France, 1601-1643 -- Childhood and youth |
| Subject | Héroard, Jean, 1551-1628 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Education of princes -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | France -- Kings and rulers -- Health and hygiene -- History -- 17th century |
| Subject | France -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 17th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45031 |
| Release Date | Feb 27, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 814 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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