The Life of Madame Louise the Life of Madame Louise: A Carmelite Nun, and a Daughter of Louis XV, King of France a Carmelite Nun, and a Daughter of Lo

By Liévin-Bonaventure Proyart and Liévain Bonaventure Proyart

Book Overview

The Life of Madame Louise is a historical biography written by Lievain Bonaventure Proyart in 1807. The book tells the story of Louise Marie Th�����r�����se Bathilde d'Orl�����ans, who was the youngest daughter of King Louis XV of France. Louise became a Carmelite nun at a young age and spent the rest of her life in the convent. The book provides a detailed account of Louise's life, from her childhood in the royal court to her decision to become a nun. It also explores the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between the French monarchy and the Catholic Church. Proyart draws on a variety of sources to paint a vivid picture of Louise's life, including letters, documents, and interviews with people who knew her. He also provides insights into the daily life of a Carmelite nun in the 18th century, including their routines, beliefs, and practices. Overall, The Life of Madame Louise is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who lived during a tumultuous period in French history. It offers readers a unique perspective on the intersection of religion, politics, and personal choice in the 18th century.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: 1165809915
• ISBN13: 9781165809912
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"