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But, while relaxing the tension of her nerves and drinking in the fertile scene, the exile all at once shud ders. Yonder, at her left, near the entrance to the gar den, stands a spectral monument of burned walls, with reddened columns and a crumbling roof, and whose win dows are holes against a blue space, the open front having a background of ruins and at the end, looking upon the Seine, a pavilion almost entire, gilded by the flame which has blackened the iron of its balconies. It was all that was left of the palace of the Tuileries.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives of exiled royalty in the aftermath of political upheaval. It takes us back to 1872, a time when the echoes of revolution still reverberated throughout Europe, and many monarchs found themselves displaced from their thrones. The author meticulously crafts a tapestry of interwoven narratives, offering a glimpse into the inner worlds of these individuals grappling with loss, uncertainty, and the complex emotions of exile. Through the lens of a dethroned queen, we experience the poignant contrast between the grandeur of past glory and the harsh reality of present circumstances. The author masterfully captures the subtle nuances of human experience, depicting the inner turmoil of a queen forced to confront the fragility of power and the enduring strength of her spirit. The book also explores the shifting tides of political sentiment, the rise of republican ideals, and the lingering influence of tradition on those accustomed to a life of privilege. The reader is introduced to a cast of intriguing characters, each with their own perspectives on the changing world around them. A disillusioned royalist, once an advisor to a young king, reflects on the challenges of shaping a monarch in a rapidly evolving political landscape. This book provides a unique window into the hopes, dreams, and anxieties of those caught in the crossfire of history. It serves as a compelling reminder of the human cost of political change and the enduring power of the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333043421_0
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