02236cam a22003013u 4500 11531 UtSlPG 20260610133257.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Pardoe, Miss (Julia), 1804?-1862 The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent of the Kingdom under Louis XIII — Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-03-01 Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent..." by Julia Pardoe is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores the tumultuous and often tragic life of Marie de Medicis, detailing her experiences as a queen, her political struggles, and her ultimate fall from grace. At the start of the book, the author sets up the narrative by highlighting the dramatic contrasts in Marie's life, from her royal status to her eventual destitution. The opening chapter provides a background on the political landscape of France, focusing on key figures such as Henri IV and Marguerite de Valois. It also introduces the significant events leading to the dangerous marriage arrangement between Marie and Henri, including the backdrop of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, and illustrates the early challenges of Marie’s life as she navigates the power dynamics of the court with personal ambitions and romantic complexities. This sets the tone for a detailed examination of her vibrant yet arduous journey through the tumult of royal life and political intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Marie de Médicis, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1573-1642 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11531 52977 52977