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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The ill-fated Queen of France
In popular memory some historical figures, Richard III and George
Armstrong Custer among them, are fated to be forever viewed
negatively. Some act or phrase-often of dubious veracity-adheres
and subordinates all else concerning them. Marie Antoinette, wife
of Louis XVI, an Austrian princess was lucklessly doomed to be
married to a King of France as the monarchy was about to be
bloodily sliced away by a peoples revolution and courtesy of
Monsieur Guillotine's ingenious invention. Allegedly upon hearing
that the poor had no bread, she callously commented, 'Let them eat
cake' and so every school child (if secretly) thought she deserved
all that came her way. Predictably the truth bears closer
examination-in fact that phrase was in print in France long before
young Marie Antoinette set foot in the country. In truth, her
honeymoon period with the French people was short lived and she
became victim to all manner of rumours and accusations throughout
most of her reign. Nevertheless, she was a liberalising influence
on the King and court, was interested in arts and sciences and in
difficult times demonstrated more political judgement and
leadership than her vacillating husband. As tensions mounted in
France she calmly continued with her civic and charitable
responsibilities. This is a fascinating account of the fall of the
Bourbon monarchy from the Queen's perspective-a good, intelligent
person in the wrong place at the wrong time. Available in softcover
and hardback with dust jacket.
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