Marie Antoinette

By Philippe de Montjouvent and Marquis De Segur

Book Overview

""Marie Antoinette"" by Marquis de Segur is a historical biography that explores the life of the infamous queen of France. The book delves into Marie Antoinette's childhood in Austria, her marriage to Louis XVI, her lavish lifestyle, and her eventual downfall during the French Revolution. The author provides a detailed account of the queen's personality, her relationships with her family and courtiers, and the political and social climate of France at the time. De Segur also examines the myths and legends surrounding Marie Antoinette, separating fact from fiction. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in French history, royalty, and the turbulent era of the French Revolution.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: 116317467X
• ISBN13: 9781163174678
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"