Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville by Joinville
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"Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville" by Joinville is a historical memoir written during the mid-19th century that recounts the early life of Prince Louis-Philippe, the Duke of Joinville, a member of the French royal family. The narrative begins with the prince's childhood memories, detailing his upbringing in a royal household, his early education, and his impressions of significant events such as family gatherings, royal ceremonies, and the political atmosphere
of France during his formative years. The memoir also explores the personalities within the royal family and influential figures of the time. The opening of the memoir introduces the reader to the prince's life beginning with his birth in 1818 and his early experiences. He recalls vivid memories of family gatherings, such as a dinner with King Louis XVIII and a coronation event that left a lasting impression on him as a child. The author narrates anecdotes about his tutors and schooling, as well as the joyous camaraderie of growing up with his siblings. As he intersects his personal life with the broader historical context, we begin to see hints of the political upheavals that would shape his world, including early whispers of revolution and the changing landscape of French society leading up to the July Revolution of 1830. This beginning sets the stage for a memoir that offers both personal and historical insights into a pivotal era in French history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Joinville, François-Ferdinand-Philippe-Louis-Marie d'Orléans, prince de, 1818-1900 |
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| Translator | Loyd, Mary, Lady, 1853-1936 |
| Title | Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Rose Koven, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- Restoration, 1814-1830 |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis Philippe, 1830-1848 |
| Subject | Joinville, François-Ferdinand-Philippe-Louis-Marie d'Orléans, prince de, 1818-1900 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5716 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05716-3 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | May 31, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 809 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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