| Author |
Pardoe, Miss (Julia), 1804?-1862 |
| Title |
The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent of the Kingdom under Louis XIII — Volume 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 35.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent…" by Julia Pardoe is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores the tumultuous life of Marie de Medicis, particularly during her exile and simultaneous political machinations during the early 17th century. It delves into her struggles for power and influence as she navigates the turbulent waters of French court politics amid conspiracies and conflicts involving figures like Cardinal Richelieu and the royal family. The opening of this volume places the reader in the midst of Marie de Medicis's precarious situation in 1618, as she faces confinement in Blois orchestrated by her son, Louis XIII, and his minister, De Luynes. Despite her initial hope for influence, she becomes increasingly aware of the treachery surrounding her, particularly from Richelieu, who manipulates events to his advantage. As tension mounts, Marie's resolve solidifies; she prepares to escape, encouraged by allies like M. d'Epernon. The narrative captures her growing apprehensions, displays of boldness, and the shifting loyalties among the nobles, all setting the stage for her eventual flight from captivity and the build-up of resistance against the king's authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
Marie de Médicis, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1573-1642
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11601 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 3, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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