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Title: Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 2
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 2" by Marguerite is a historical account documenting significant events in the late 16th century, particularly the tumultuous period of the French Wars of Religion. The narrative largely revolves around Queen Marguerite herself, chronicling her experiences and observations as she navigates the complex political landscape of France, including her relationships with key figures such as her brother, the King, and her husband, the King of Navarre. The opening of the memoir presents a dramatic moment as Marguerite recounts returning to court amidst rising tensions between Catholics and Huguenots. Marguerite describes her brother's challenges and the court's shifting loyalties, ultimately revealing her strong desire to reconnect with her husband during tumultuous times. As political intrigues escalate, Marguerite resolves to distance herself from court conflicts while becoming embroiled in her brother's ambitions in Flanders. This early section sets the stage for Marguerite's journey to Spa, her encounters with various nobles, and her reflections on loyalty and family in an era of strife, highlighting her role as a politically savvy and resilient figure in a patriarchal society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615
EBook No.: 3839
Published: Dec 2, 2004
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: France -- History -- Henry IV, 1589-1610
Subject: Valois, House of
Subject: Queens -- France -- Biography
Subject: Huguenots -- History -- 16th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 2
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 2" by Marguerite is a historical account documenting significant events in the late 16th century, particularly the tumultuous period of the French Wars of Religion. The narrative largely revolves around Queen Marguerite herself, chronicling her experiences and observations as she navigates the complex political landscape of France, including her relationships with key figures such as her brother, the King, and her husband, the King of Navarre. The opening of the memoir presents a dramatic moment as Marguerite recounts returning to court amidst rising tensions between Catholics and Huguenots. Marguerite describes her brother's challenges and the court's shifting loyalties, ultimately revealing her strong desire to reconnect with her husband during tumultuous times. As political intrigues escalate, Marguerite resolves to distance herself from court conflicts while becoming embroiled in her brother's ambitions in Flanders. This early section sets the stage for Marguerite's journey to Spa, her encounters with various nobles, and her reflections on loyalty and family in an era of strife, highlighting her role as a politically savvy and resilient figure in a patriarchal society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615
EBook No.: 3839
Published: Dec 2, 2004
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615
Subject: France -- Court and courtiers
Subject: France -- History -- Henry IV, 1589-1610
Subject: Valois, House of
Subject: Queens -- France -- Biography
Subject: Huguenots -- History -- 16th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.