Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-12-02 Public domain in the USA. 90 Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France 1553 1615 Valois, Marguerite de Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 1 Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 1" by Marguerite is a historical account written in the early 17th century. This work provides an intimate glimpse into the intricate and tumultuous world of the French court during the late 16th century, with a focus on Marguerite's own life and experiences as she navigates the complexities of royal duties, familial loyalties, and religious conflicts. Through her eyes, readers will encounter pivotal events such as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew and the formation of political alliances, offering insights into her character and perseverance amid adversity. At the start of the memoirs, Marguerite reflects on her childhood, emphasizing her staunch adherence to Catholicism despite pressures to convert to Protestantism. She recounts early encounters with her family, particularly King Charles IX and her brother Anjou, highlighting the dynamics and rivalries within the royal family. Marguerite also introduces the significant challenges she faced as a woman in a complex political landscape, foreshadowing both her personal struggles and a series of unfortunate events that would mark her life during this tumultuous time in French history. The opening segments set a stage of intrigue, familial conflict, and the stark realities of the court that promise a rich narrative ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615 France -- Court and courtiers France -- History -- Henry IV, 1589-1610 Valois, House of Queens -- France -- Biography Huguenots -- History -- 16th century DC Text Category: Biographies Category: French Literature Category: History - European Category: History - Religious Category: History - Royalty 178502 2025-07-02T08:54:42.746221 text/html 178323 2025-01-08T22:06:21.159403 text/html 173378 2025-07-02T08:54:49.395110 application/epub+zip 175473 2025-07-02T08:54:46.318123 application/epub+zip 127303 2025-07-02T08:54:45.106180 application/epub+zip 432524 2025-07-02T08:54:51.692119 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 415122 2025-07-02T08:54:48.510196 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157667 2022-09-02T12:04:26.731322 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162004 2025-07-02T08:54:42.490152 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 161833 2021-01-09T00:41:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18737 2025-07-02T08:54:51.814099 application/rdf+xml 26375 2025-07-02T08:54:45.597127 image/jpeg 4850 2025-07-02T08:54:45.351160 image/jpeg 59363 2021-01-09T00:41:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 174060 2025-07-02T08:54:42.762181 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia