Marie Antoinette: The Journey

Marie Antoinette: The JourneyThe national bestseller from the acclaimed author of The Wives of Henry VIII. France'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

The national bestseller from the acclaimed author of The Wives of Henry VIII. France'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, buaimedt also in the unraveling of an era.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 11/12/2002
ISBN: 9780385489492
Pages: 544
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.16h x 5.16w x 1.19d

Review Citations: New York Times 11/10/2002 pg. 24
BookPage 12/01/2002 pg. 18
Romantic Times 03/01/2003 pg. 44 - Excellent
Kliatt 03/01/2003 pg. 43