Debate Topics
Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Complete: Being the Historic Memoirs of Madam Campan, First Lady in Waiting to the Queen by Campan, Mme. (Jeanne-Louise-Henriette)
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The Queen's Duty vs. Personal Happiness
"Does a monarch owe more to their people or to their own happiness, and where should the line be drawn?"
The Role of Tradition vs. Modernity
"In a time of rapid change, is it wiser to uphold tradition, or embrace modernity to adapt and survive?"
The Justification of Revolution
"When does popular discontent justify violent revolution, and what are the limits of acceptable resistance against an established authority?"
The Ethics of Court Favoritism
"Is it acceptable for a monarch to favor their friends, even if it creates inequality and breeds resentment among the rest of the court and the public?"
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