Louis and Philippe.--The regent.--Louis de Valois.--Louis le Gros.--Pride of royalty.--Birth of Egalite.--Fortune of the Duke of Orleans.--Democracy of the Duke of Orleans.--Wealth of the Duke of Orleans.--Banishment of the duke.--Popularity of the Duke of Orleans.--Assembling of the States-General.--Commotion in Paris.--Flight of the nobles.--Petition of the Duke of Orleans.--Domestic discord.--Flight of General Dumouriez.--Arrest of the Duke of Orleans.--Execution of Egalite.--Birth of Louis Philippe.--His daily journal.--Educational influences.--Mental and physical training.--Testimony of Madame de Genlis.--Demolition of the Bastile.--The Duke of Chartres joins the Jacobin Club.--His affa…
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