The Life Of Marie Antoinette

""The Life of Marie Antoinette"" is a biography written by Charles Duke Yonge about the life of the infamous Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. The book provides a comprehensive account of her life, from her childhood in Austria to her marriage to Louis XVI, her reign as queen, and ultimately her tragic end during the French Revolution. Yonge delves into the various controversies surrounding Marie Antoinette, including her extravagant spending, her alleged affair with Count Axel von Fersen, and her perceived insensitivity to the plight of the French people. He also explores the political climate of the time, including the growing unrest among the lower classes and the rise of revolutionary sentiment. The book offers a detailed insight into the personal life of Marie Antoinette, including her relationships with her husband and children, as well as her friendships with various figures in the French court. Yonge also examines her legacy, including the various myths and legends that have arisen around her life and reign. Overall, ""The Life of Marie Antoinette"" provides a fascinating and in-depth look at one of the most controversial and iconic figures in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France, the French Revolution, or the life of Marie Antoinette herself.Judgment and prudence were not the qualities most naturally to be expected in a young princess not yet fifteen years old. The best prospect which Marie Antoinette had of surmounting the numerous and varied difficulties which beset her lay in the affection which she speedily conceived for her husband, and in the sincerity, we can hardly say warmth, with which he returned her love. Maria Teresa had bespoken his tenderness for her in a letter which she wrote to him on the day on which her daughter left Vienna, and which has often been quoted as a composition worthy of her alike as a mother and as a Christian sovereign.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.