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Marie Antoinette In The Conciergerie

Marie Antoinette In The Conciergerie

William Forsyth

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781120323163
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Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie: A Lecture Delivered at Cambridge (1867) is a book written by William Forsyth. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and death of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France. The author focuses on the final days of Marie Antoinette’s life, during which she was imprisoned in the Conciergerie, a prison in Paris. The book describes the conditions of the prison and the treatment of the inmates, including Marie Antoinette. The author also provides a detailed account of the trial and execution of Marie Antoinette, which took place during the French Revolution. The book is based on historical records and primary sources, and provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the most famous queens in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, the French Revolution, or the life of Marie Antoinette.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.

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