The Life Of Madame De La Rochejaquelein (1911)

By Mary Monica Maxwell-Scott

Book Overview

The Life of Madame de la Rochejaquelein is a biography written by Mary Monica Scott in 1911. The book tells the story of Henriette Louise de la Tour d'Auvergne, who became known as Madame de la Rochejaquelein after marrying the French nobleman and military leader Louis-Victor de Donissan, Marquis de la Rochejaquelein. Henriette was born into a noble family in 1772 and grew up in the midst of the French Revolution. She was a devout Catholic and staunch royalist, and her husband was a leader of the counter-revolutionary forces in the Vend�����e region of France. The book chronicles Henriette's life from her childhood to her marriage and her involvement in the Vend�����e uprising. It also explores her relationships with her family, her husband, and her fellow royalists. The Life of Madame de la Rochejaquelein provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a noblewoman during one of the most tumultuous periods in French history. It is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers insight into the political and social landscape of late 18th and early 19th century France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110449681X
• ISBN13: 9781104496814
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"