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The Story Of The Diamond Necklace V2

The Story Of The Diamond Necklace V2

Vizetelly, Henry

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1162758112
ISBN13: 9781162758114
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of the Diamond Necklace V2 is a historical account written by Henry Vizetelly. The book focuses on the infamous scandal that took place in the French court in the late 18th century, involving a diamond necklace that was intended for Queen Marie Antoinette. The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the scandal, including the role of the con artist Jeanne de La Motte-Valois, who convinced Cardinal de Rohan to purchase the necklace on behalf of the queen. The scandal ultimately led to the downfall of several prominent individuals, including Cardinal de Rohan, and it played a significant role in the lead up to the French Revolution. The book provides a fascinating insight into the political and social climate of the time, and it is an essential read for anyone interested in French history or the history of the monarchy.Volume Two of Two. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417971517.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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