An esteemed historian writes about the most tragic figure of the ancien regimein the book To The Scaffold. Carolly Erickson provides an estimation of the lost queen that is psychologically acute, richly detailed and finally deeply tragic in its recounting of the last days of Marie Antoinette.
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An esteemed historian writes about the most tragic figure of the ancien regimein the book To The Scaffold. Carolly Erickson provides an estimation of the lost queen that is psychologically acute, richly detailed and finally deeply tragic in its recounting of the last days of Marie Antoinette.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
You hear so much about how frivolous, how profligate, how nasty Marie Antoinette was, that it was truly enlightening to read this very well-researched, balanced biography and see her in the context of her time and place. Carolly Erickson gives us neither angel nor devil, but a complete, real woman, virtues, vices and all. Perhaps some of us would not do so well, for in spite of her many unwise decisions, she emerges from history with more dignity and poise than I had previously imagined. An absorbing read, as much fun as a novel - only better!
