Marie-Antoinette. Correspondance secrète entre Marie-ThÃ(c)rèse et le Cte. de Mercy-Argenteau, avec les lettres de Marie-ThÃ(c)rèse et de Marie-Antoin [French]

By Florimond-Claude Mercy-Argenteau and Alfred Arneth

Book Overview

Marie-Antoinette. Correspondance secr te entre Marie-Th r se et le Cte. de Mercy-Argenteau, avec les lettres de Marie-Th r se et de Marie-Antoinette unveils a fascinating collection of private letters that illuminate the complex political landscape of 18th-century Europe and the personal lives of its key figures. This compilation, featuring correspondence between Empress Maria Theresa, her daughter Marie Antoinette, and Count Mercy-Argenteau, offers invaluable insights into the strategic alliances and familial relationships that shaped the era.

The letters provide a unique perspective on Marie Antoinette's early years as Queen of France and the challenges she faced navigating the intricacies of the French court. Readers will discover the concerns and advice of Maria Theresa, as well as Mercy-Argenteau's astute observations and diplomatic maneuvers. This historical document offers a rich and nuanced understanding of the events leading up to the French Revolution and the personalities caught in its tumultuous wake.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: French
• ISBN: B0FHC387PX
• ISBN13: 9781024222111
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 574 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"