Makers Of History - John Stevens Cabot Abbott - Bog

""Makers of History: Marie Antoinette"" is a historical biography written by John Stevens Cabot Abbott and published in 1902. The book tells the story of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France before the French Revolution. It explores her life from her childhood in Austria, to her marriage to King Louis XVI, and her reign as queen. The book delves into the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between France and Austria, the extravagance of the French court, and the growing unrest of the French people. It also examines Marie Antoinette's personal life, including her relationships with her husband, her children, and her close friends. Throughout the book, Abbott presents a balanced and nuanced portrait of Marie Antoinette, highlighting both her strengths and her flaws, and providing insight into the complex historical context in which she lived.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.