Marie Antoinette The Player Queen (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162765914)

Marie Antoinette The Player Queen by John Garber Palache is a historical biography that delves into the life of one of the most famous queens in history, Marie Antoinette. The book explores her early life in Austria, her marriage to King Louis XVI of France, and her eventual downfall during the French Revolution. Palache provides a detailed account of Marie Antoinette's life, including her lavish lifestyle, her role in court politics, and her infamous reputation as a spendthrift and a libertine. He also examines the cultural and social context of 18th-century France, shedding light on the political and economic factors that led to the French Revolution. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both casual readers and students of history. It is well-researched, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, and includes numerous illustrations and photographs that bring the era to life. Overall, Marie Antoinette The Player Queen is a fascinating and informative portrait of one of history's most intriguing figures. It offers a unique perspective on the life and times of Marie Antoinette, and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the events that shaped her legacy.1929. From the Foreword: Never so certain of her innocence as at the time of her condemnation, never so brave as when she faced her execution, Marie Antoinette wrote in her last hour of imprisonment one of the great letters of history. But its greatness is the courage, not the understanding she revealed. She hoped that history would see her as she saw herself in the supreme moment of her life; and she could not imagine that her story would be distorted, both by favorable and unfavorable historians, as her life had been molded by the brilliance and the darkness of her fate. Contents: Book One: The Queen of Versailles: The Royal Wedded Children; Steps to the Throne; The Court of Frivolity; The Player Queen; Calumny; The Fall of Versailles. Book Two: L'Autrichienne: The Rise of Paris; Madame Rochet's Flight; The Traitress; The Battle; The Captive; and Reprisal.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.

Author: John Garber Palache
ISBN-10: 1162765917
ISBN-13: 9781162765914
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 380
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d