Louis-Philippe and His Sister: The Political Life Rôle of Adelaide of Orleans, 1777-1847 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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IN the following pages M. Arnaud has given an animated and picturesque survey Of the chequered career Of a woman who played a decisive part at a critical turning-point Of French history, and who for many years exercised a marked influence over the course of European politics. Princess Adelaide was the trusted and beloved sister of louis-philippe; she shared his hopes and fears during the weary years Of exile and during the still more irksome period of the Restoration; she was his confidant and counsellor throughout the long waiting game in which he had to combat the distrust Of Legitimacy and allay the impatience Of Liberalism; and when, for the second time, France threw Off the Antz'en Regime, it was largely thanks to her adroit and energetic action that louis-philippe secured the prize for which he had schemed so long and patiently.

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