Marie Antoinette (1914)

By Alice Birkhead

Book Overview

Marie Antoinette (1914) is a historical biography written by Alice Birkhead. The book chronicles the life of the infamous Queen of France, Marie Antoinette, from her childhood in Austria to her marriage to Louis XVI, and ultimately, to her execution during the French Revolution. Birkhead delves into the political and social climate of the time, exploring the complexities of the French court, the tensions between the monarchy and the people, and the events that led to the downfall of the French monarchy. The book also provides insight into Marie Antoinette's personality, her relationships with her family and friends, and her reputation as a fashion icon and symbol of extravagance. Birkhead's writing is engaging and informative, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France, the French Revolution, or the fascinating 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: 1164123327
• ISBN13: 9781164123323
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"