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OverviewFrance's beleaguered queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous Let them eat cake, was the subject of ridicule and curiosity even before her death; she has since been the object of debate and speculation and the fascination so often accorded tragic figures in history. Married in mere girlhood, this essentially lighthearted, privileged, but otherwise unremarkable child was thrust into an unparalleled time and place, and was commanded by circumstance to play a significant role in history. Antonia Fraser's lavish and engaging portrait of Marie Antoinette, one of the most recognizable women in European history, excites compassion and regard for all aspects of her subject, immersing the reader not only in the coming-of-age of a graceful woman, but also in the unraveling of an era. From the Trade Paperback edition. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Antonia Fraser , Donada PetersPublisher: Random House Audio Assets Imprint: Random House Audio Assets Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 15.20cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780739340066ISBN 10: 0739340069 Publication Date: 19 September 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsFascinating . . . the court at Versailles comes alive. - The Washington Post<br> <br> Colorful, fluently narrated. . . . A touching, psychologically believable portrait. - The Wall Street Journal <br> Absorbing as ever. Fraser's blend of insight and research persuade us that this unfortunate queen deserves neither the vilification nor the idealization she has received. - The New Yorker <p> From the Trade Paperback edition. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |