Project Gutenberg 2004-12-02 Public domain in the USA. 55 Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France 1553 1615 Valois, Marguerite de Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 1 Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 1" by Marguerite is a historical account written in the early 17th century. This work provides an intimate glimpse into the intricate and tumultuous world of the French court during the late 16th century, with a focus on Marguerite's own life and experiences as she navigates the complexities of royal duties, familial loyalties, and religious conflicts. Through her eyes, readers will encounter pivotal events such as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew and the formation of political alliances, offering insights into her character and perseverance amid adversity. At the start of the memoirs, Marguerite reflects on her childhood, emphasizing her staunch adherence to Catholicism despite pressures to convert to Protestantism. She recounts early encounters with her family, particularly King Charles IX and her brother Anjou, highlighting the dynamics and rivalries within the royal family. Marguerite also introduces the significant challenges she faced as a woman in a complex political landscape, foreshadowing both her personal struggles and a series of unfortunate events that would mark her life during this tumultuous time in French history. The opening segments set a stage of intrigue, familial conflict, and the stark realities of the court that promise a rich narrative ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615 France -- Court and courtiers France -- History -- Henry IV, 1589-1610 Valois, House of Queens -- France -- Biography Huguenots -- History -- 16th century DC Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - European 178330 178272 2024-10-02T10:13:50.403374 2023-10-02T09:02:38.678489 text/html text/html 178323 178265 2024-10-02T10:13:50.654328 2023-10-02T09:02:38.829490 text/html text/html 173299 2024-10-02T10:13:58.132285 application/epub+zip 175477 2024-10-02T10:13:54.725298 application/epub+zip 127308 2024-10-02T10:13:53.360332 application/epub+zip 432586 2024-10-02T10:14:00.625290 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 415122 2024-10-02T10:13:57.232270 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157667 2022-09-02T12:04:26.731322 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162004 161997 2024-10-02T10:13:50.115348 2023-10-02T09:02:38.491543 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 161833 2021-01-09T00:41:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 59363 2021-01-09T00:41:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20264 2024-10-02T10:14:00.765263 application/rdf+xml 26375 2024-10-02T10:13:53.907308 image/jpeg 4850 2024-10-02T10:13:53.635470 image/jpeg 174002 2024-10-02T10:13:50.671338 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia