Histoire de Marie-Antoinette
Nouvelle édition revue et augmentée

Histoire de Marie-Antoinette Nouvelle édition revue et augmentée

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In a tumultuous era marked by revolution and upheaval, "Histoire de Marie-Antoinette, Nouvelle édition revue et augmentée" by Edmond de Goncourt and Jules de Goncourt offers an in-depth exploration of the life of France's last queen. This meticulously researched account delves into her extravagant lifestyle and the political machinations that surrounded her, highlighting her role as a symbol of royal excess and the shifting tides of public sentiment. The Goncourts illuminate key aspects of her story, including the challenges of her marriage to Louis XVI and the societal pressures that ultimately led to her downfall. Ideal for students, historians, and civic activists, this edition provides a rich narrative that captures the complexities of a woman caught in the storm of history.

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