Marie Antoinette: And The Decline Of French Monarchy (European Queens)

Lotz, Nancy; Phillips, Carlene

3.85

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9781931798280: Marie Antoinette: And The Decline Of French Monarchy (European Queens)

ISBN 10: 1931798281 ISBN 13: 9781931798280

Publisher: Morgan Reynolds Pub, 2004

Presents the life of Marie Antionette, covering her marriage at the age of fifteen to King Louis XVI, her life as wife and mother in the French court, and her courage in the final months before her death at the guillotine.

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Gr. 9-12. YAs who associate Marie Antoinette with frivolous excess may be surprised by the positive portrayal in this biography. Divided at age 14 from her Austrian homeland and forced to marry the "awkward, lumbering" heir to the French throne, the young dauphine faced indisputably tough circumstances. Unfortunately, the authors present the queen as the innocent target of a restive public's ire without consistently offering supporting evidence. Though the more sympathetic view is widely accepted by modern historians (many of whose own analyses are listed in the concluding bibliography), neglecting to support one's conclusions and acknowledge surmise where it occurs does a disservice to young readers. Despite imperfections, though, this entry in the new European Queens series provides an engaging point of entry into the history of the French Revolution. Moreover, for YA appeal, it's hard to beat a historical figure whose story features a controversial diamond necklace, public speculation about the royals' troubled sex life, and, of course, a tragic, bloody conclusion. Jennifer Mattson
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From School Library Journal:

Grade 7-10–This serviceable biography covers the famous French queen's life from birth to execution. There are numerous engravings and fine-art reproductions, minus David's famous drawing of Marie Antoinette on her way to the guillotine. There are no maps of Europe and of Paris and its environs or genealogical charts of the Austrian and French royal families. The writing is pedestrian and often awkward; a number of unfamiliar terms aren't defined. There are some errors, typos, and a number of unexplained or confusing references–such as how many children Maria Theresa had and why there was so much contention among French royals. Not outstanding in any way.–Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
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