A Friend Of The Queen - Paul Gaulot - Bog

""A Friend of the Queen: Marie Antoinette, Count De Fersen"" is a historical biography written by Paul Gaulot and originally published in 1893. The book tells the story of the relationship between Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, and her close friend, Count Axel Von Fersen. Gaulot's book explores the complex and often controversial relationship between Marie Antoinette and Count Fersen, who was a Swedish nobleman and diplomat. The biography delves into the details of their friendship, including their correspondence and personal interactions, as well as their political and social roles in the French court. The book provides a detailed account of Marie Antoinette's life and reign, from her early years in Austria to her marriage to King Louis XVI and her eventual downfall during the French Revolution. Gaulot also explores Fersen's role in the events leading up to the revolution, including his involvement in the attempted escape of the royal family from Paris in 1791. Overall, ""A Friend of the Queen: Marie Antoinette, Count De Fersen"" offers a fascinating insight into the personal and political lives of two of the most prominent figures of the French Revolution. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France, the royal court of Versailles, or the life and legacy of Marie Antoinette.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.