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Biography Of A Family: Catherine De Medici And Her Children

Biography Of A Family: Catherine De Medici And Her Children

Waldman, Milton

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1164499831
ISBN13: 9781164499831
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Biography Of A Family: Catherine De Medici And Her Children by Milton Waldman is a historical non-fiction book that explores the life of Catherine De Medici, a powerful queen who played a significant role in the history of France. The book provides an in-depth examination of Catherine's life, from her childhood in Italy to her marriage to King Henry II of France and her subsequent reign as queen.The author delves into Catherine's relationships with her children, including her sons Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III, as well as her daughter Margaret of Valois. The book explores the political and social climate of France during Catherine's time, including the religious wars that plagued the country and the tensions between the Catholic and Protestant factions.Waldman also examines the various rumors and myths that have surrounded Catherine throughout history, including accusations of witchcraft and involvement in the infamous St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. Through meticulous research and analysis, the author presents a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of Catherine De Medici and her family.Overall, Biography Of A Family: Catherine De Medici And Her Children is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of France, the Medici family, or the lives of powerful women throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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