9781025816005 - the Madcap Queen: the Story of Marguerite of Navarre by Rival, Paul; Lowes, Marvin Mccord (8 results)
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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Madcap Queen; The Story of Marguerite of Navarre' provides a vivid and dramatic account of one of the most captivating figures in French history. Known popularly as Queen Margot, Marguerite de Valois lived a life of extraordinary complexity at the heart of the sixteenth-century French court.…As the daughter of Catherine de' Medici and the sister of three successive kings of France, her position was one of immense influence and profound danger. This biographical work explores her tempestuous marriage to Henry of Navarre-a union intended to bridge the divide between Catholics and Huguenots that instead became a centerpiece of the bloody Wars of Religion.Through a narrative that captures the decadence and intrigue of the Renaissance, the work portrays Marguerite not merely as a political pawn, but as a woman of exceptional intelligence, culture, and spirit. The book details her legendary beauty, her literary pursuits, and her defiant independence in the face of courtly scandals and family betrayal. From the horrors of the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre to her eventual exile and survival, 'The Madcap Queen; The Story of Marguerite of Navarre' offers a compelling look at the decline of the Valois dynasty and the resilience of a queen who navigated the most treacherous era of French royal history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "The Madcap Queen; The Story of Marguerite of Navarre" provides a vivid and dramatic account of one of the most captivating figures in French history. Known popularly as Queen Margot, Marguerite de Valois lived a life of extraordinary complexity at the heart of the sixteenth-century French c…ourt. As the daughter of Catherine de' Medici and the sister of three successive kings of France, her position was one of immense influence and profound danger. This biographical work explores her tempestuous marriage to Henry of Navarre-a union intended to bridge the divide between Catholics and Huguenots that instead became a centerpiece of the bloody Wars of Religion.Through a narrative that captures the decadence and intrigue of the Renaissance, the work portrays Marguerite not merely as a political pawn, but as a woman of exceptional intelligence, culture, and spirit. The book details her legendary beauty, her literary pursuits, and her defiant independence in the face of courtly scandals and family betrayal. From the horrors of the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre to her eventual exile and survival, "The Madcap Queen; The Story of Marguerite of Navarre" offers a compelling look at the decline of the Valois dynasty and the resilience of a queen who navigated the most treacherous era of French royal history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
