The memoirs of Madame de Motteville offer an intimate insight into the French court during the reign of Louis XIII and XIV. As a lady-in-waiting and close confidante of Queen Anne of Austria, Motteville recounts her personal experiences and observations on the political intrigue, social customs, and religious conflicts of the time. A valuable historical account for anyone interested in the history of France and court life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.