TY  - BOOK
AU  - Marguerite,Queen,consort of Henry IV,King of France
TI  - Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 2
AV  - DC 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615
KW  - France -- Court and courtiers
KW  - France -- History -- Henry IV, 1589-1610
KW  - Valois, House of
KW  - Queens -- France -- Biography
KW  - Huguenots -- History -- 16th century
N1  - Release date is 2004-12-02; Produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 2" by Marguerite is a historical account documenting significant events in the late 16th century, particularly the tumultuous period of the French Wars of Religion. The narrative largely revolves around Queen Marguerite herself, chronicling her experiences and observations as she navigates the complex political landscape of France, including her relationships with key figures such as her brother, the King, and her husband, the King of Navarre.  The opening of the memoir presents a dramatic moment as Marguerite recounts returning to court amidst rising tensions between Catholics and Huguenots. Marguerite describes her brother's challenges and the court's shifting loyalties, ultimately revealing her strong desire to reconnect with her husband during tumultuous times. As political intrigues escalate, Marguerite resolves to distance herself from court conflicts while becoming embroiled in her brother's ambitions in Flanders. This early section sets the stage for Marguerite's journey to Spa, her encounters with various nobles, and her reflections on loyalty and family in an era of strife, highlighting her role as a politically savvy and resilient figure in a patriarchal society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3839
ER  -