About Catherine De Medici (1900)

About Catherine De Medici is a historical biography written by Honore de Balzac and published in 1900. The book tells the story of Catherine de Medici, a powerful and influential queen of France during the 16th century. Through a detailed and comprehensive account of her life, the author explores the political and social landscape of the time, as well as the personal struggles and triumphs of this remarkable woman.Catherine de Medici was born in Florence, Italy in 1519 and was married off to the future King of France, Henry II, at the age of 14. She became queen consort in 1547 and later queen regent after her husband's death in 1559. During her time as regent, Catherine played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion and the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of Protestants.De Balzac's biography delves into Catherine's complex character and the many challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society. He also examines her relationships with her children, including her son, King Charles IX, and her daughter, Queen Margot, who was married off to the King of Navarre in an attempt to bring peace to France.Overall, About Catherine De Medici provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most powerful women in European history, and the turbulent times in which she lived. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, and the role of women in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.