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Die ganze Dramatik des ausgehenden 18. Jahrhunderts, in dem die französische Revolution dem Absolutismus der Bourbonen den Garaus macht, lässt sich am Schicksal der österreichischen Kaisertochter Marie Antoinette nachvollziehen. Dauphine mit 15 – Königin von Frankreich mit 19, unberührt vom Wandel der Welt um sie herum im Kokon von Versailles Königin des Rokoko. Mit vollen Händen wirft sie das Geld für jede Art von Luxus aus dem Fenster, während das französische Volk hungert.

Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) ging als berühmtestes Opfer der Guillotine in die europäische Geschichte ein: Stefan Zweig hat sich in dieser Biographie dem schwierigen Charakter der Marie Antoinette gewidmet. Die Schilderung des Lebens Marie Antoinettes, der Tochter Maria Theresias, gleicht der Besichtigung eines Zeitalters am Vorabend der Neuen Zeit. Dokumentarisch belegte Geschichte wird dabei erzählt, die Heldin weder glorifiziert noch unterschätzt.

Stefan Zweig schildert das Leben Marie Antoinettes von ihrer Kindheit in Österreich bis zu ihrer letzten Nacht in Versailles in Frankreich. Einfühlsame und detaillierte Beschreibungen zeigen die "Königin des Rokokos" als sorglos-heitere junge Frau, die auf unzähligen durchtanzten Maskenbällen alle Pflichten einer Königin vergisst. "Wo aber die an den Augenschein streng gebundene Forschung endet, beginnt die freie und beschwingte Kunst der Seelenschau.

Who was the real Marie-Antoinette? She was mistrusted and reviled in her own time, and today she is portrayed as a lightweight incapable of understanding the events that engulfed her. In this new account, John Hardman redresses the balance and sheds fresh light on Marie-Antoinette's story. Hardman shows how Marie-Antoinette played a significant but misunderstood role in the crisis of the monarchy.

Versailles, 1789. As the burgeoning rebellion reaches the palace gates, Marie Antoinette finds her privileged and peaceful life swiftly upended by violence. Once her loyal subjects, the people of France now seek to overthrow the crown, placing the heirs of the Bourbon dynasty in mortal peril. Displaced to the Tuileries Palace in Paris, the royal family is propelled into the heart of the Revolution. There, despite a few staunch allies, they are surrounded by cunning spies and vicious enemies.

This enthralling confection of a novel, the first in a new trilogy, follows the transformation of a coddled Austrian archduchess into the reckless, powerful, beautiful queen Marie Antoinette. Why must it be me? I wondered. When I am so clearly inadequate to my destiny? Raised alongside her...

Notre histoire commence à Paris le 13 juillet 1793, à la prison du Temple. Marie-Antoinette, prisonnière dans sa cellule, n'est plus reine de France. La reine déchue sait qu'elle va bientôt être séparée de son enfant pour toujours. Dans quelques mois, elle sera exécutée place de la Révolution. Elle profite de ses derniers instants avec son fils Louis-Charles, devenu Louis XVII à la mort de son père Louis XVI, pour lui raconter l'histoire de sa vie.

In this gripping fifth volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances, the story unfolds in the turbulent aftermath of the Bastilles fall and the March on Versailles, which compelled Louis XVI and his court to return to Paris. Amidst a city torn apart by political factions vying for power, our protagonists, like the courageous Ange Pitou, and the nefarious Gilbert, must navigate a perilous landscape fraught with danger, all while evading the looming threat of the guillotine. As chaos reigns, the enigmatic Balsamo propels the revolution forward, declaring, The quantity of blood which must be shed ...

Step into the intriguing world of Dumas Marie Antoinette Romances, also known as The Memoirs of a Physician. This captivating historical fiction delves into the tumultuous events leading to the fall of the French monarchy around 1770 and the rise of revolutionary fervor that marked the chilling era known as The Reign of Terror (1793-1794). In this first volume, we meet the enigmatic magician Count Alessandro di Cagliostro, known as Balsamo, who wields the power of the occult—hypnotism and necromancy—to unearth state secrets. While Balsamo claims to be scheming against the Bourbons, one ...

Step into the opulent world of Marie Antoinette, where she reigns as the beloved Queen of France. Yet, as the tides of revolution rise, her idyllic life is shattered. Follow the poignant journey of her son, Louis Charles, as he navigates the profound changes brought on by the tragic loss of his parents. Discover a story that reveals the untold struggles and unexpected realities faced by a royal heir in tumultuous times.

Stefan Zweig schildert das Leben Marie Antoinettes von ihrer Kindheit in Österreich bis zu ihrer letzten Nacht in Versailles in Frankreich. Einfühlsame und detaillierte Beschreibungen zeigen die "Königin des Rokokos" als sorglos-heitere junge Frau, die auf unzähligen durchtanzten Maskenbällen alle Pflichten einer Königin vergisst.

War das Leben Marie Antoinettes bisher vergnüglich leicht an ihr vorbeigezogen, nimmt es nun in den Wirren der Französischen Revolution dramatisch an Fahrt auf. Alle Freunde haben sie verlassen, nun steht sie alleine gegen die Revolution. Verschiedene Fluchtpläne werden geschmiedet, doch alle Versuche scheitern. Nun muss sie sich ihrem Schicksal stellen.

Aftenen inden Marie Antoinette skal halshugges i guillotinen, efterlader hun i sin fængselscelle en hemmelig dagbog, der fortæller hendes livshistorie. Læseren tages med dybt ind i sindet på Frankrigs dødsdømte dronning med en hidtil uset medfølelse og skarpsindighed. Lige fra den privilegerede opvækst som østrigsk ærkehertuginde, gennem den glamourøse tilværelse i Versailles, til hendes hjerteskærende indespærring og ydmygelse under den franske revolution.

Paris, France: a city of fashion, chocolate croissants, and cute boys. Colette Iselin is thrilled be there for the first time, on her spring break class trip. But a series of gruesome murders are taking place around the city, putting everyone on edge. And as she tours the sights, Colette keeps seeing a strange vision: a pale woman in a ball gown and powdered wig, who looks like Marie Antoinette. Colette knows her status-obsessed friends won't believe her, so she seeks out the help of a charming French boy.

This 4th volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances begins several years after the close of "The Queen’s Necklace". It describes the events leading up to and including the storming of the Bastile. Past plots of Count Balsamo (aka, Cogliostro) to destroy the French monarchy are resurrected by the mysterious Dr. Gilbert - a student of Balsamo’s occult arts and the Enlightenment philosopher, Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Considered by many critics to be a highlight of the Marie Antoinette Romances, Dumas tells this quintessential story of the French Revolution through the lens of the people.

This 5th volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances begins after the fall of the Bastille and the March on Versailles, which forced Louis XVI and his court to be escorted back to Paris. In Paris, political factions battle over the fate of the nation, the royal family, and anyone with royalist sympathies. Our heroes (like Ange Pitou) and our anti-heroes (like Gilbert) must navigate the blood-streaked landscape while keeping their necks out of the guillotine. All the while, the prophetic Balsamo urges on the revolution.

In the tumultuous Paris of 1792, the grandeur of the past has crumbled beneath the weight of revolution. Just a few years earlier, in 1789, the fabric of French aristocracy still shimmered with the brilliance of tradition, where old-world elegance coexisted with the fiery ideals of change. But by 1792, the landscape has shifted dramatically. The Reign of Terror looms ominously, heralding a brutal chapter in French history. This gripping account chronicles the harrowing events that led to the declaration Royalty is abolished in France. All public acts will be dated from the first year of the ...

Marie Antoinette, französische Königin zur Zeit der Revolution: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp.

Les Presses Universitaires de France et Frémeaux & Associés proposent cette biographie de Marie-Antoinette par Cécile Berly, spécialiste du XVIIIe siècle et de la Révolution française. Autrichienne, Marie-Antoinette devient dauphine de France dans un contexte qui lui est défavorable. Dernière reine de l'Ancien Régime, elle se conduit comme une favorite. Elle est puissante, scandaleuse et détestée.

At just 15 years old, Mme Campan entered the royal household as a court reader, eventually becoming the first lady-in-waiting to Marie Antoinette. Her memoirs provide a captivating glimpse into the trials and tribulations of this ill-fated queen. Rather than focusing solely on the chaotic historical events of her time, Mme Campan delves into the intrigues and complexities of court life, exploring the personalities and behaviors of those who inhabited its hallowed halls. As she writes I shall relate what I have seen. I shall make known the character of Marie Antoinette, her domestic habits, the...