The Letters of Madame, V1 : The Correspondence of Elizabeth Charlotte of Bavaria, Princess Palatine, Duchess of Orleans, Called Madame at the Cour (Hardcover)

""The Letters of Madame, V1"" is a collection of correspondence written by Elizabeth Charlotte of Bavaria, also known as Princess Palatine and Duchess of Orleans, during her time at the court of King Louis XIV between 1661 and 1708. The book, edited by Gertrude Scott Stevenson, offers a glimpse into the personal and political life of a prominent figure in 17th-century France, including her relationships with her husband, the Duke of Orleans, and the king himself. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from court gossip and fashion to wars and diplomacy, providing a fascinating insight into the era. This volume is the first of a two-part series and contains letters written between 1661 and 1682.This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.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.