Histoire de Marie-Antoinette, Volume 1 (of 2) by Maxime de La Rocheterie
"Histoire de Marie-Antoinette, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Maxime de La Rocheterie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life of Marie-Antoinette, exploring her upbringing and the political context surrounding her marriage to the French Dauphin. The narrative aims to provide an insightful look at her personal attributes, challenges, and the societal expectations she faced as a queen. The opening of the book outlines
the early life of Marie-Antoinette, born on November 2, 1755, amidst significant historical events, including a devastating earthquake in Lisbon. It describes her upbringing in the court of Vienna, emphasizing her parents' influence and the difficulties they faced due to their responsibilities. The narrative also touches on her education, characterized by a mix of affection and laxity from her caretakers, and her evolving understanding of her future role as a queen. The text sets a somber tone, hinting at the challenges and expectations that will define her destiny in France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | La Rocheterie, Maxime de, 1837-1917 |
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| Title | Histoire de Marie-Antoinette, Volume 1 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53502 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 222 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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