France and Women's History
French women in history: ordinary women and notable women.
Marie Antoinette
From your Guide: a summary of the life of the Queen of France 1774-1793, including many Net links, biographies and other resources for in-depth understanding.
From your Guide: a summary of the life of the Queen of France 1774-1793, including many Net links, biographies and other resources for in-depth understanding.
Charlotte Corday
A short biography of the woman who assassinated Marat in his bath, an act for which she was executed. In French and English.
A short biography of the woman who assassinated Marat in his bath, an act for which she was executed. In French and English.
The First Ladies' High-Heeled Shoe
Catherine de Medici's invention of a shoe to make her look taller at the French Court was a fashion -- and political -- success.
Catherine de Medici's invention of a shoe to make her look taller at the French Court was a fashion -- and political -- success.
History of Feminism in France: WWII - 1970s
A basic timeline of key events in early post-war French feminist history, beginning with getting the vote in 1944 and ending with 1970s publication of key books on feminism. Part of a course syllabus project.
A basic timeline of key events in early post-war French feminist history, beginning with getting the vote in 1944 and ending with 1970s publication of key books on feminism. Part of a course syllabus project.
La loi sur le divorce (9 octobre 1792)
French document on 18th century French divorce custom and law.
French document on 18th century French divorce custom and law.
Marie Antoinette & Charlotte Corday: Whore and Murderer?
Essay on two women connected with the French Revolution. Hard to read on the background, but worthwhile.
Essay on two women connected with the French Revolution. Hard to read on the background, but worthwhile.
Memoirs of the Private Life of Marie Antoinette, 1818
Excerpt of a first-hand account of Marie Antoinette and her court by Madame Campan.
Excerpt of a first-hand account of Marie Antoinette and her court by Madame Campan.
Portraits by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Comtesses and princesses and other women of France's elite are among the portraits included in this collection by a 19th century French (male) artist. Click on the portraits to learn more about the individuals.
Comtesses and princesses and other women of France's elite are among the portraits included in this collection by a 19th century French (male) artist. Click on the portraits to learn more about the individuals.
Salon Life
Paris salons of the eighteenth century, from original sources in translation.
Paris salons of the eighteenth century, from original sources in translation.
Versailles Etiquette, 1704
Duchess of Orleans, married to the King's brother, writes of court etiquette.
Duchess of Orleans, married to the King's brother, writes of court etiquette.