The Pearl of Princesses: The Life of Marguerite D'Angouleme Queen of Navarre (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162634326)

The Pearl of Princesses: The Life of Marguerite D'Angouleme Queen of Navarre is a biography written by H. Noel Williams. The book details the life of Marguerite D'Angouleme, who was a French princess and later became the queen of Navarre. Marguerite was a prominent figure during the Renaissance period, known for her intelligence, literary talent, and political influence. The book covers Marguerite's early life as a member of the royal family of France, her marriage to Henry II of Navarre, and her reign as queen consort of Navarre. It also explores her literary works, including her poetry and her patronage of writers and artists. Throughout the book, Williams provides a detailed account of Marguerite's life and achievements, as well as the political and social context in which she lived. He also includes excerpts from Marguerite's own writings, allowing readers to gain insight into her thoughts and feelings. Overall, The Pearl of Princesses is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a remarkable woman who played an important role in the cultural and political history of France and Navarre.1916. The story of Marguerite D'Angouleme, queen consort of Henry II of Navarre, who, as patron of Humanists and Reformers, and as an author in her own right, was one of the most outstanding figures of the French Renaissance.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: H. Noel Williams
ISBN-10: 1162634324
ISBN-13: 9781162634326
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 448
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.91d