An Abridged Account Of The Misfortunes Of The Dauphin (1838)

""An Abridged Account Of The Misfortunes Of The Dauphin"" is a historical book written by C.G. Perceval in 1838. The book is about the life of the Dauphin of France, Louis-Charles, who was the son of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. The Dauphin was born in 1785 and was only eight years old when the French Revolution began. He was imprisoned with his family in the Temple prison in Paris, where he suffered from neglect and abuse. The book describes the events leading up to his death in 1795, at the age of ten. The author presents an abridged version of the original account of the Dauphin's life, which was written by his doctor, Antoine Simon. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of the Dauphin and the turbulent times in which he lived. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French history or the life of the royal family during the French Revolution.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.

EAN: 9781436766791