02192cam a22003253u 4500 32408 UtSlPG 20260610133735.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Imbert de Saint-Amand, 1834-1900 Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-05-18 Produced by Al Haines "Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty" by Imbert de Saint-Amand is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and fate of Marie Antoinette during a turbulent period in French history, focusing on the events leading to the French Revolution and the monarchy's collapse. It promises to explore the complexities of royal life, public perception, and the challenges faced by both the queen and the monarchy. The beginning of the book paints a vivid picture of Paris in early 1792, where the atmosphere has drastically changed from the previous years filled with elegance and courtly life. It describes a city in turmoil, teetering on the brink of revolution, with the monarchy surrounded by distrust and impending violence. The narrative introduces political factions, including the Jacobins and the Cordeliers, who are gathering strength against the royal family. The opening sets the stage for the emotional and political turbulence affecting both Marie Antoinette and her husband, Louis XVI, amidst growing unrest and the looming threat of the guillotine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 Martin, Elizabeth Gilbert, 1837- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32408 73254 73254