Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 1/6) by duchesse d' Laure Junot Abrantès
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"Histoire des salons de Paris" by Duchesse d'Abrantès is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This comprehensive work explores the social and political dynamics of French society, particularly focusing on the salons that played a significant role in shaping public opinion and political intrigue during the reigns from Louis XVI to Louis-Philippe. It examines how these salons served as centers for elite social discourse, influencing the broader currents of
enlightenment thought and the eventual revolution. The opening of the text introduces the significance of Parisian salons in the context of French history, particularly their role in political intrigue from the time of Cardinal Richelieu onward. The author reflects on how these social gatherings evolved, becoming influential spaces where notable figures engaged in debate, discussed philosophical ideas, and maneuvered politically. It sets the stage for a detailed examination of specific salons, their key figures, and the impact they had on the societal fabric of France, highlighting the interplay between gender, power, and intellect in these social arenas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abrantès, Laure Junot, duchesse d', 1784-1838 |
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| Title |
Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 1/6) Tableaux et portraits du grand monde sous Louis XVI, Le Directoire, le Consulat et l'Empire, la Restauration et le règne de Louis-Philippe Ier |
| Contents | Salon de Madame Necker -- Salon de Madame de Polignac -- Salon de Monseigneur de Beaumont, archevêque de Paris -- Salon de Madame la duchesse de Mazarin -- Les matinées de l'abbé Morellet. |
| Credits | Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Salons -- France -- Paris |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39331 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39331-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 627 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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