Author: Jonathan Spangler
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000482901
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
For the first time, this volume brings together the history of the royal spare in the monarchy of early modern France, those younger brothers of kings known simply as ‘Monsieur’. Ranging from the Wars of Religion to the French Revolution, this comparative study examines the frustrations of four royal princes whose proximity to their older brothers gave them vast privileges and great prestige, but also placed severe limitations on their activities and aspirations. Each chapter analyses a different aspect of the lives of François, duke of Alençon, Gaston, duke of Orléans, Philippe, duke of Orléans and Louis-Stanislas, count of Provence, starting with their birth and education, their marriages and political careers, and their search for alternative expressions of power through the patronage of the arts, architecture and learning. By comparing these four lives, a powerful image emerges of a key development in the institution of modern monarchy: the transformation of the rebellious, politically ambitious prince into the loyal defender – even in disagreement – of the Crown and of the older brother who wore it. This volume is the perfect resource for all students and scholars interested in the history of France, monarchy, early modern state building and court studies.
Monsieur. Second Sons in the Monarchy of France, 1550–1800
Author: Jonathan Spangler
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000482901
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
For the first time, this volume brings together the history of the royal spare in the monarchy of early modern France, those younger brothers of kings known simply as ‘Monsieur’. Ranging from the Wars of Religion to the French Revolution, this comparative study examines the frustrations of four royal princes whose proximity to their older brothers gave them vast privileges and great prestige, but also placed severe limitations on their activities and aspirations. Each chapter analyses a different aspect of the lives of François, duke of Alençon, Gaston, duke of Orléans, Philippe, duke of Orléans and Louis-Stanislas, count of Provence, starting with their birth and education, their marriages and political careers, and their search for alternative expressions of power through the patronage of the arts, architecture and learning. By comparing these four lives, a powerful image emerges of a key development in the institution of modern monarchy: the transformation of the rebellious, politically ambitious prince into the loyal defender – even in disagreement – of the Crown and of the older brother who wore it. This volume is the perfect resource for all students and scholars interested in the history of France, monarchy, early modern state building and court studies.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000482901
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
For the first time, this volume brings together the history of the royal spare in the monarchy of early modern France, those younger brothers of kings known simply as ‘Monsieur’. Ranging from the Wars of Religion to the French Revolution, this comparative study examines the frustrations of four royal princes whose proximity to their older brothers gave them vast privileges and great prestige, but also placed severe limitations on their activities and aspirations. Each chapter analyses a different aspect of the lives of François, duke of Alençon, Gaston, duke of Orléans, Philippe, duke of Orléans and Louis-Stanislas, count of Provence, starting with their birth and education, their marriages and political careers, and their search for alternative expressions of power through the patronage of the arts, architecture and learning. By comparing these four lives, a powerful image emerges of a key development in the institution of modern monarchy: the transformation of the rebellious, politically ambitious prince into the loyal defender – even in disagreement – of the Crown and of the older brother who wore it. This volume is the perfect resource for all students and scholars interested in the history of France, monarchy, early modern state building and court studies.
Oraison funebre de très-haut, très-puissant, et très-excellent prince Monseigneur Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, duc d'Orléans, premier prince du sang
Author: Claude Fauchet
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Category : Bible
Languages : fr
Pages : 31
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Pages : 31
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Oraison funèbre de très-haut, très-puissant et très-excellent prince Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, duc d'Orléans, premier Prince du sang, prononcée dans l'église royale de Saint-Aignan d'Orléans, le 10 mars 1786... par Mre François-Benoist Rozier,...
Author: François-Benoît Rozier
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Pages : 28
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Pages : 28
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Oraison funébre de très-haut, très-puissant et très-excellent prince, Monseigneur Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, Duc d'Orléans
Author: ... de Verninac de Saint-Maur
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Pages : 36
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Oraison funèbre de très-haut, très-puissant et très-excellent prince, Monseigneur Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, duc d'Orléans
Author: Raymond Verninac de Saint Maur
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Languages : fr
Pages : 36
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Languages : fr
Pages : 36
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Oraison funèbre de... Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, duc d'Orléans, Premier Prince du Sang ; prononcée au Service Solennel que MM. les maire et échevins de la ville d'Orléans ont fait célébrer en l'église cathédrale, le 8 mars 1786 ; par M. Delafosse, Chanoine de ladite Eglise,...
Author: L'abbé Delafosse
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Pages : 46
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Oraison funèbre de très-haut et très-puissant prince Monseigneur Philippe fils de France, frère unique du Roy [Louis XIV], duc d'Orléans. Prononcée dans l'Eglise de l'Abbaye de S. Denis le 23 Juillet [1701] par M. François de Clermont Tonnerre, Evêque Duc de Langres & Pair de France
Author: François-Louis de Clermont-Tonnerre
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Pages : 36
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Oraison funebre de tres-haut, tres-puissant et excellent prince Philippe fils de France, duc d'Orleans, frere unique du roy. Prononcée le 31 d'Aoust 1701, dans l'eglise de l'abbaye royale du Val-de-Grace, où son coeur repose. Par Monsieur l'Abbé Bochart de Saron
Author: Jean-Jacques Bochart de Saron
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Pages : 34
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Oraison funebre de très-haut, très-puissant et très-excellent Prince, Louis-Philippe, Duc d'Orléans, premier prince du sang
Author: Hélie
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Pages : 34
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Pages : 34
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Oraison funèbre de très-haut, trèspuissant, et très-excellent Prince Monseigneur Louis Philippe d'Orléans, Duc d'Orléans, premier prince du sang, prononcée dans l'église de S. Eustache, sa paroisse, le lundi 20 février 1786
Author: Claude Fauchet
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