Marie Antoinette: Writings on the Body of a Queen

Book Overview

Marie-Antoinette is one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in all of French history. This volume explores the many struggles by various individuals and groups to put right Marie's identity, and it simultaneously links these struggles to larger destabilizations in social, political and gender systems in France.

Looking at how Marie was represented in politics, art, literature and journalism, the contributors to this volume reveal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415933951
• ISBN13: 9780415933957
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"