Fraser, Antonia

Marie Antoinette

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ISBN 13:
9780753813058
author:
Fraser, Antonia
format:
Paperback
publisher:
W&N
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
640
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.9 x 4.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography: general
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£14.07

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France's beleaguered queen, Marie Antoinette, has long been the subject of ridicule and curiosity. Yet, her story is one of compassion and regard for all aspects of her life. This biography offers a lavish and engaging portrait of Marie Antoinette, immersing the reader in the coming-of-age of a young woman and the unraveling of an era. Marie Antoinette's life was marked by circumstance, as she was thrust into an unparalleled time and place at a tender age. Her marriage and role in history were shaped by events beyond her control. Antonia Fraser's biography excites understanding for all aspects of Marie Antoinette's story, from her privileged upbringing to her tragic fate. Through this engaging portrait, the reader is invited to explore the complexities of Marie Antoinette's life, separating fact from fiction and myth from reality.

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