The Rebellious Duchess: the Adventures of the Duchess of Berri and Her Attempt to Overthrow French Monarchy

by Dermoncourt, Paul F. S.
ISBN: 9781846776427
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Overview

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.

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Dermoncourt, Paul F. S.
  • ISBN: 9781846776427
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 8.50 x 0.56
  • Number Of Pages: 180
  • Publication Year: 2009
Language: English