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Title: Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Complete" by Marguerite is a historical account written during the early 17th century. The memoirs chronicle the life of Marguerite de Valois, offering an intimate glimpse into the intrigues and societal upheavals in the courts of France and Navarre. It spans a significant time in history, particularly focusing on the complex political landscape involving the religious conflicts between Catholics and Huguenots in France, as well as Marguerite’s personal experiences and relationships, notably her tumultuous marriage to Henri IV. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by introducing Marguerite’s childhood and her steadfast adherence to Catholicism amidst pressure from influential figures around her. It details her early interactions within the royal family, highlighting her relationship with her mother and brothers, as well as the conflicting expectations placed upon her due to her lineage. Marguerite recounts significant events, including her profound resistance to converting her faith, and the dynamics of court life filled with political maneuvering and familial duties. This introduction lays a foundational understanding of Marguerite’s character, her challenges, and the broader historical context in which her life unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615
EBook No.: 3841
Published: Aug 24, 2004
Downloads: 231
Language: English
Subject: Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: France -- History -- Henry IV, 1589-1610
Subject: Valois, House of
Subject: Queens -- France -- Biography
Subject: Huguenots -- History -- 16th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Complete" by Marguerite is a historical account written during the early 17th century. The memoirs chronicle the life of Marguerite de Valois, offering an intimate glimpse into the intrigues and societal upheavals in the courts of France and Navarre. It spans a significant time in history, particularly focusing on the complex political landscape involving the religious conflicts between Catholics and Huguenots in France, as well as Marguerite’s personal experiences and relationships, notably her tumultuous marriage to Henri IV. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by introducing Marguerite’s childhood and her steadfast adherence to Catholicism amidst pressure from influential figures around her. It details her early interactions within the royal family, highlighting her relationship with her mother and brothers, as well as the conflicting expectations placed upon her due to her lineage. Marguerite recounts significant events, including her profound resistance to converting her faith, and the dynamics of court life filled with political maneuvering and familial duties. This introduction lays a foundational understanding of Marguerite’s character, her challenges, and the broader historical context in which her life unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615
EBook No.: 3841
Published: Aug 24, 2004
Downloads: 231
Language: English
Subject: Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: France -- History -- Henry IV, 1589-1610
Subject: Valois, House of
Subject: Queens -- France -- Biography
Subject: Huguenots -- History -- 16th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.