From the palaces of Austria to the mirrored halls of Versailles, Marie Antoinette led a charmed life. She was born into royalty in 1755 and married the future king of France at age 15. By 21 she ascended to the throne and enjoyed a lavish lifestyle of masquerade balls, sky-high wigs, and extravagant food. But her taste for excess ruffled many feathers. The poor people of France blamed Marie Antoinette for their poverty. Her spending helped incite the French Revolution. And after much public outcry, in 1793 she quite literally lost her head because of it. Whether she was blameless or guilty is debatable, but Marie Antoinette remains woven into the fabric of history and popular culture. Series Overview: A series of illustrated biographies for young readers featuring significant historical figures, including artists, scientists, and world leaders.
- ISBN10 0448483106
- ISBN13 9780448483108
- Publish Date 6 October 2015
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 29 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Grosset and Dunlap
- Format Paperback (US Digest)
- Pages 112
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780448483108