Leonie Frieda
Catherine De Medici : Renaissance Queen of France
- ISBN 13:
- 9780060744939
- author:
- Leonie Frieda
- format:
- Perfect
- publisher:
- HarperCollins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 464
- Genre:
- Royalty Biography & Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Catherine de Medici: A Life of Intrigue and Power The dark legend of Catherine de Medici has endured for centuries, but this biography by Leonie Frieda seeks to reclaim the story of this unjustly maligned queen. Through a remarkable account of her life, from a troubled childhood in Florence to her transformation of French culture, Frieda reveals a skilled ruler battling extraordinary political and personal odds. Based on thousands of private letters, this book offers a unique insight into the life of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown. It is a story of power, politics, and personal struggle, as Catherine de Medici navigates the treacherous waters of 16th-century European royalty. With this biography, Frieda sheds new light on a fascinating and complex figure, challenging the myths and misconceptions that have surrounded her for so long.
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