02572cam a22003253u 4500 36315 UtSlPG 20260610133828.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20009378 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Mariéjol, Jean-H. (Jean-Hippolyte), 1855-1934 Catherine de Médicis (1519-1589) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-06-03 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Wagner, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by www.archive.org "Catherine de Médicis (1519-1589)" by Jean-H. Mariéjol is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex life and reign of Catherine de Médicis, a pivotal figure in French history who influenced royal affairs as the mother of three kings and as a powerful queen herself. Through an objective lens, the author seeks to present Catherine's multifaceted character and the challenges she faced during a tumultuous era marked by religious strife and political intrigue. The opening of the biography sets the stage by detailing Catherine's origins, emphasizing her Italian heritage and her family's ties to both Florence and France. It introduces her as a product of two distinct cultures, born to influential parents connected to both governance and the Catholic Church. Mariéjol outlines Catherine's early life, her marriage to Henry II of France, and her subsequent rise to power as the reigning queen and mother to the Valois kings during a period rife with conflict between Catholics and Protestants. The author highlights the significant events and relationships that shaped her character and position, suggesting that the narrative will delve into the contrasting perceptions of Catherine as a ruler: both maligned and admired, a diligent caretaker of her family's legacy amid chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Catherine de Médicis, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of France, 1519-1589 Queens -- France -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36315 77155 77155