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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Marie-Antoinette (17551793) continues to fascinate historians, writers, and filmmakers more than two centuries after her death. She became a symbol of the excesses of Frances aristocracy in the eighteenth century that helped pave the way to dissolution of the countrys monarchy. The great material privileges she enjoyed and her glamorous role as an arbiter of fashion and a patron of the arts in the French court, set against her tragic death on the scaffold, still spark the popular imagination. In this gorgeously illustrated volume, the authors find a fresh and nuanced approach to Marie-Antoinettes much-told story through the objects and locations that made up the fabric of her world. They trace the major events of her life, from her upbringing in Vienna as the archduchess of Austria, to her ascension to the French throne, to her execution at the hands of the revolutionary tribunal. The exquisite objects that populated Marie-Antoinettes rarefied surroundingsbeautiful gowns, gilt-mounted furniture, chinoiserie porcelains, and opulent tablewareare depicted. But so too are possessions representing her personal pursuits and private world, including her sewing kit, her harp, her childrens toys, and even the simple cotton chemise she wore as a condemned prisoner. The narrative is sprinkled with excerpts from her correspondence, which offer a glimpse into her personality and daily life. Visually rich and engaging, Marie-Antoinette offers a fascinating look at the multifaceted life of Frances last, ill-fated queen. Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793) continues to fascinate historians, writers, and filmmakers more than two centuries after her death. She became a symbol of the excesses of France's aristocracy in the eighteenth century that helped pave the way to dissolution of the country's monarchy. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781606064832
Book Description Condition: New. Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793) continues to fascinate historians, writers, and filmmakers more than two centuries after her death. She became a symbol of the excesses of France's aristocracy in the eighteenth century that helped pave the way to dissolution of the country's monarchy. Num Pages: 216 pages, 225 Color. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 297 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1572. . 2016. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781606064832
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