The Story Of Marie-Antoinette (1897)

""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.