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A Friend Of Marie-Antoinette: Lady Atkyns (1906)

A Friend Of Marie-Antoinette: Lady Atkyns (1906)

Barbey, Frederic
Sardou, Victorien

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesFrench History

ISBN10: 1165272679
ISBN13: 9781165272679
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 282
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Friend Of Marie-Antoinette: Lady Atkyns is a historical non-fiction book written by Frederic Barbey and first published in 1906. The book tells the story of Lady Atkyns, a close friend of Marie-Antoinette, the Queen of France during the French Revolution. Lady Atkyns was an Englishwoman who lived in Paris during the 18th century and was known for her wit, charm, and intelligence. She was a frequent visitor at the court of Versailles and was often seen in the company of the queen. The book provides a detailed account of Lady Atkyns' life, her friendship with Marie-Antoinette, and her experiences during the French Revolution. It also sheds light on the political and social climate of France during that time and the events that led to the downfall of the monarchy. The author has used various primary sources, including letters and diaries, to recreate the life of Lady Atkyns and her relationship with Marie-Antoinette. Overall, A Friend Of Marie-Antoinette: Lady Atkyns is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of France, the French Revolution, and the lives of the people who lived during that time.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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