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Title: The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France
Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Anne Soulard, Michigan University, Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France" by Charles Duke Yonge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and significance of Marie Antoinette, particularly her role during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. It draws upon various historical documents and correspondences, providing an in-depth look at her upbringing as an archduchess in Austria, her marriage to the Dauphin of France, and the complexities of her life as queen, including her struggles with the court's political intrigues and her eventual tragic fate. At the start of the narrative, Yonge emphasizes the importance of Marie Antoinette's correspondence in revealing her character and the circumstances that shaped her life. The opening portions detail her origin as the youngest daughter of the Emperor of Austria, her education, and the political machinations leading to her marriage with the future King Louis XVI. We see glimpses of her transition from a carefree girl in Austria to a queen navigating the treacherous waters of Versailles, highlighting her initial charms and affability, along with the building challenges she faces due to court jealousy and political factions. This nuanced introduction sets the stage for a compelling exploration of her life amidst the monumental changes that revolution swept across France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yonge, Charles Duke, 1812-1891
EBook No.: 10555
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France
Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Anne Soulard, Michigan University, Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France" by Charles Duke Yonge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and significance of Marie Antoinette, particularly her role during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. It draws upon various historical documents and correspondences, providing an in-depth look at her upbringing as an archduchess in Austria, her marriage to the Dauphin of France, and the complexities of her life as queen, including her struggles with the court's political intrigues and her eventual tragic fate. At the start of the narrative, Yonge emphasizes the importance of Marie Antoinette's correspondence in revealing her character and the circumstances that shaped her life. The opening portions detail her origin as the youngest daughter of the Emperor of Austria, her education, and the political machinations leading to her marriage with the future King Louis XVI. We see glimpses of her transition from a carefree girl in Austria to a queen navigating the treacherous waters of Versailles, highlighting her initial charms and affability, along with the building challenges she faces due to court jealousy and political factions. This nuanced introduction sets the stage for a compelling exploration of her life amidst the monumental changes that revolution swept across France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yonge, Charles Duke, 1812-1891
EBook No.: 10555
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.