The Entire Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419161155)

The Entire Memoirs of Marguerite De Valois is a book written by Queen Marguerite De Valois, the daughter of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici. The book is a memoir that chronicles the life of the Queen from her childhood to her marriage to King Henry IV of France. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Queen's life. The first chapter describes her childhood, including her education and upbringing in the French court. The following chapters detail her marriage to King Henry III, her imprisonment during the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre, and her subsequent release and marriage to King Henry IV.Throughout the book, Queen Marguerite provides a detailed account of the political and social events of her time, including the religious wars between Catholics and Protestants, the rise of the House of Bourbon, and the intrigues of the French court. She also shares her personal experiences, including her relationships with her siblings and her various lovers.Overall, The Entire Memoirs of Marguerite De Valois is an insightful and engaging account of a fascinating historical figure. It offers readers a unique perspective on the turbulent events of 16th century France and the life of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in shaping the country's history.However, his words inspired me with resolution and powers I did not think myself possessed of before. I had naturally a degree of courage, and, as soon as I recovered from my astonishment, I found I was quite an altered person. His address pleased me, and wrought in me a confidence in myself; and I found I was become of more consequence than I had ever conceived I had been.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: Marguerite D Queen Marguerite de Valois
ISBN-10: 1419161156
ISBN-13: 9781419161155
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.16h x 7.58w x 0.34d