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The Rebellious Duchess

Paul F S Dermoncourt

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  • 180 sidor
  • 2009
Putting all at risk in a great game of power
Princess Marie Caroline married King Louis the Eighteenth of France's nephew-the Duke of Berri (or Berry) shortly after the final defeat of Napoleon and the second restoration of the Bourbon monarchy. Widowed by assassination in 1820 she became a leading figure in the Bourbon court, but had to flee the country in 1830 when Louis's successor-and her father-in-law, Charles the Tenth-was deposed during the July Revolution. The red-haired duchess was never one to take such a set-back lying down and she determined to promote a popular uprising which would topple the Orleanist dynasty and restore the 'legitimate' Bourbon one of which she was a pivotal component. She returned to France in secret to lead an uprising in the Vendee which soon turned sour leaving her a fugitive running for her life. This is the story of a remarkable and strong willed woman who attempted nothing less than the overthrow of a kingdom.
  • Författare: Paul F S Dermoncourt
  • Format: Pocket/Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781846776410
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 180
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2009-03-03
  • Förlag: Leonaur Ltd