The Memoirs of Marie Antoinette

von Madame Jeanne-Louise-Henriette Campan

368 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Memoirs of Marie Antoinette is a historical book written by Madame Campan. The book is a memoir of the life of Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France during the French Revolution. The book provides a detailed account of the life of the queen, from her childhood in Austria to her marriage to Louis XVI and her eventual downfall during the French Revolution.Madame Campan was a close friend and confidant of Marie Antoinette, and her memoirs provide a unique insight into the life of the queen. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the court life in Versailles, the political climate of the time, and the personal relationships of Marie Antoinette with her family and friends.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period in the life of Marie Antoinette. The first chapter covers her childhood in Austria, while the subsequent chapters cover her marriage to Louis XVI, her role as queen of France, and her eventual imprisonment and execution during the French Revolution.The Memoirs of Marie Antoinette is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on one of the most iconic figures in French history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France or the life of Marie Antoinette.MARIE ANTOINETTE JOSEPHE JEANNE DE LORRAINE, Archduchess of Austria, daughter of Francois de Lorraine and of Maria Theresa, was born on the 2d of November, 1755, the day of the earthquake at Lisbon; and this catastrophe, which appeared to stamp the era of her birth with a fatal mark, without forming a motive for superstitious fear with the Princess, nevertheless made an impression upon her mind.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Könige und Königinnen
• ISBN: 9781419172410
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC