Who Was Marie Antoinette
Publishing Details
Who Was Marie Antoinette
By (Author) Dana Meachen Rau
By (author) Who HQ
Illustrated by John O'Brien
Grosset and Dunlap
Grosset and Dunlap
15th January 2017
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
944.035092
Physical Properties
112
Width 135mm, Height 194mm, Spine 6mm
102g
Description
Marie Antoinette- spoiled brat or scapegoat Who Was Marie Antoinette reveals the history behind the histrionics. 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.
Author Bio
Dana Meachen Rau has written more than 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies.
