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Imbert de Saint-Amand
1834
1900
Saint-Amand, Imbert de
Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Léon, baron
Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Leon, baron
Martin, Elizabeth Gilbert
1837
Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty
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"Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty" by Imbert de Saint-Amand is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and fate of Marie Antoinette during a turbulent period in French history, focusing on the events leading to the French Revolution and the monarchy's collapse. It promises to explore the complexities of royal life, public perception, and the challenges faced by both the queen and the monarchy. The beginning of the book paints a vivid picture of Paris in early 1792, where the atmosphere has drastically changed from the previous years filled with elegance and courtly life. It describes a city in turmoil, teetering on the brink of revolution, with the monarchy surrounded by distrust and impending violence. The narrative introduces political factions, including the Jacobins and the Cordeliers, who are gathering strength against the royal family. The opening sets the stage for the emotional and political turbulence affecting both Marie Antoinette and her husband, Louis XVI, amidst growing unrest and the looming threat of the guillotine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793
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Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Royalty
Category: History - Warfare
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