Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux Maurepas
8 books
About the Author
Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de Maurepas (1701-1781), was a prominent French statesman and naval minister under Louis XV and Louis XVI, whose intellectual pursuits extended to literature and historical documentation. Born into a distinguished family of administrators, he rose through the ranks of government service, amassing a vast collection of manuscripts that reflected his keen interest in French history and culture. Maurepas's scholarly endeavors culminated in the compilation and preservation of significant archival materials, including the Recueil Clairambault-Maurepas, a historical songbook capturing the spirit of 18th-century France through poetry and satire. Despite political exiles and intrigues, his legacy endures as a bridge between statecraft and cultural heritage, offering invaluable insights into the Ancien Régime's social fabric.
Common genres
18th Century Culture
18th Century France
18th Century French Literature
Chanson History
Cultural Archives
cultural history
Enlightenment Satire
French Historical Music
French Literature
French Music History
French Satire
Historical French Songs
historical literature
historical music
Historical Songbooks
History
Literature
Literature Classics
Music
Satirical Collections
Satirical Literature
social history
Songbook
Writing style
scholarly
historical
documentary
Books by Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux Maurepas
