Dancing to the Precipice

The Life of Lucie de La Tour Du Pin, Eyewitness to an Era

Autori

• Caroline Moorehead

Parametri

• 512 pagine
• 18 ore di lettura

• Autobiografie e memorie
• Biografie e pensieri
• Francia
• Saggistica
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of monumental historical events, the narrative follows Lucie Dillon, a woman of French and British nobility, as she documents her life through tumultuous times. From the court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to the rise and fall of Napoleon, her experiences offer a unique perspective on the French Revolution, the Reign of Terror, and the political shifts in Europe. As a chronicler of her age, Lucie's insights capture the essence of a world in transition, making her story a vivid reflection of history's impact on personal lives.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2010

(In brossura)