| Author |
Pardoe, Miss (Julia), 1804?-1862 |
| Title |
The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent of the Kingdom under Louis XIII — Volume 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 38.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent..." by Julia Pardoe is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores the tumultuous and often tragic life of Marie de Medicis, detailing her experiences as a queen, her political struggles, and her ultimate fall from grace. At the start of the book, the author sets up the narrative by highlighting the dramatic contrasts in Marie's life, from her royal status to her eventual destitution. The opening chapter provides a background on the political landscape of France, focusing on key figures such as Henri IV and Marguerite de Valois. It also introduces the significant events leading to the dangerous marriage arrangement between Marie and Henri, including the backdrop of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, and illustrates the early challenges of Marie’s life as she navigates the power dynamics of the court with personal ambitions and romantic complexities. This sets the tone for a detailed examination of her vibrant yet arduous journey through the tumult of royal life and political intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
Marie de Médicis, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1573-1642
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11531 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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