Marie Antoinette In The Conciergerie: A Lecture Delivered At Cambridge (1867)

By William Forsyth

Book Overview

""Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie: A Lecture Delivered at Cambridge (1867)"" is a historical account of the final days of the infamous French queen, Marie Antoinette. Written by William Forsyth, the book is based on a lecture he delivered at Cambridge University in 1867. The Conciergerie was the prison where Marie Antoinette was held before her execution during the French Revolution. Forsyth details the conditions of the prison and the treatment of the prisoners, including Marie Antoinette. He also provides a brief biography of the queen and the events that led to her imprisonment and execution. The book is a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most controversial figures in French history and sheds light on the political and social climate of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, the French Revolution, or the life of Marie Antoinette.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166567249
• ISBN13: 9781166567248
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"