The Pardoe, Miss (Julia) 1804?-1862 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent" by Julia Pardoe is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This multi-volume work delves into the life and reign of Marie de Medicis, focusing on her ascent to queenship and her tumultuous role as regent following the assassination of her husband, King Henri IV of France. The book paints a vivid picture of the political intrigue, court spectacles, and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated monarchy. At the start of the second volume, the narrative reveals the grand preparations for Marie de Medicis' coronation and the subsequent chaos that envelops the court following King Henri IV's assassination. The ceremony is detailed in elaborate fashion, highlighting both the grandeur of the event and the personal rivalries among the nobility. As Marie transitions from queen consort to regent, her initial composure is juxtaposed with the emotional turmoil of widowhood. The events surrounding the king's death are recounted, detailing her immediate attempts to consolidate power and deal with the unrest among the nobility, setting the stage for the political complexities to come in her regency. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-03-01 Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Updated: 2022-12-02. Original publication data not identified Marie de Médicis, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1573-1642 DC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11600 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11600 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133258.0 11600