The Age Of Marie Antoinette: A Sketch Of The Period Of European Revival Which Claims Among Its Representatives Goethe, Prudhon, Gainsborough, And M

By Charles Newton Scott

Book Overview

""The Age of Marie Antoinette"" is a historical account of the period of European revival during the reign of Queen Marie Antoinette of France. Written by Charles Newton Scott in 1905, the book explores the cultural and artistic movements of the time, highlighting the contributions of notable figures such as Goethe, Prudhon, Gainsborough, and Mozart. The author provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic conditions that shaped this era, including the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book also delves into the personal life of Marie Antoinette, her lavish lifestyle, and her eventual downfall. Overall, ""The Age of Marie Antoinette"" is a comprehensive and engaging read for anyone interested in European history, art, and culture during the late 18th century.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: 1165754304
• ISBN13: 9781165754304
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"