Bøger af Anna L Bicknell

This is a historical book about life in the Tuileries Palace during the Second French Empire. The author, Anna L. Bicknell, was an American writer who lived in France during the late 19th century. The book provides detailed descriptions of the palace, the people who lived there, and the events that took place. It also includes illustrations and photographs.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""The Story of Marie-Antoinette"" is a historical biography written by Anna L. Bicknell in 1897. The book chronicles the life of Marie-Antoinette, the last queen of France before the French Revolution. The biography begins with Marie-Antoinette's childhood in Austria, where she was born into the powerful Habsburg family. It then follows her journey to France, where she was married to King Louis XVI at the age of 14. Bicknell details Marie-Antoinette's life at the French court, her struggles with infertility, and her lavish spending habits that earned her the nickname ""Madame Deficit."" The book also delves into the political climate of France leading up to the Revolution, and Marie-Antoinette's role in the events that led to her eventual downfall. Throughout the biography, Bicknell provides a sympathetic portrayal of Marie-Antoinette, emphasizing her humanity and the challenges she faced as a woman in a position of power. The book also includes illustrations and portraits of Marie-Antoinette and other historical figures from the time period. Overall, ""The Story of Marie-Antoinette"" is a well-researched and engaging account of one of the most iconic figures in French history.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.