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The Madcap Queen the Story of Marguerite of Navarre (Paperback, Illustrated Ed) Loot Price: R843

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The Madcap Queen the Story of Marguerite of Navarre (Paperback, Illustrated Ed): Paul Rival

The Madcap Queen the Story of Marguerite of Navarre (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)

Paul Rival; Translated by Marvin Mccord Lowes

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1930. With 10 illustrations from contemporary paintings. The story of Marguerite Valois, the book describes her unhappy relationships with her mother, her brothers (Charles XI and Henri III of France) and her husband (Henri III of Navarre / Henri IV of France). At times she took refuge in remote strongholds while in fear of her life. The book also goes into some detail about her lengthy list of lovers and the violent ends, with which many of them met. Contents: Birth; Girlhood; The Wedding; La Molle; Bussy d'Amboise; Four Years as Wife in Gascony; The Rue Culture Ste. Catherine; The Revolt; Eighteen Years at Usson; and the Return to Paris, and the End.

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Imprint:	Kessinger Publishing Co
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2004
First published:	July 2004
Authors:	Paul Rival
Translators:	Marvin Mccord Lowes
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	296
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-4179-3993-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Royalty Books > Biography > Royalty Promotions
LSN:	1-4179-3993-1
Barcode:	9781417939930