Marie Antoinette

By Hilaire Belloc

A gilded carriage rattles through the cobbled streets of Versailles, its passenger a young woman whose fate is entwined with the grandeur and tragedy of eighteenth century France. Against the flickering candlelight of the French court, the rise and fall of a queen unfolds-a life shaped by opulence, intrigue, and the looming shadow of political upheaval. With a keen eye for the complexities of the French monarchy's downfall, this biography draws readers into the heart of royal family France, capturing both the splendour and the peril that defined an era. Through perceptive narrative and meticulous attention to historical detail, the book explores the forces that swept through European royal history and irrevocably altered the course of the French Revolution. The portrait that emerges is neither hagiography nor simple condemnation, but a nuanced study of a woman at the centre of seismic change-a figure whose choices and circumstances illuminate the shifting fortunes of women in history and the drama of power in decline. The author's balanced approach and elegant prose evoke the atmosphere of a vanished world, inviting readers to witness not only the public spectacle of the French court but also the private struggles and humanity of its most emblematic queen. This is a work that brings to life the intricacies of French court intrigue and the personal cost of political transformation, offering a perspective that remains relevant for those drawn to historical biography France and the enduring questions of authority, loyalty, and destiny. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9374593882
• ISBN13: 9789374593882
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"