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100	1		_aMarguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, _d1553-1615
245	1	0	_aMemoirs and Historical Chronicles of the Courts of Europe : _bMemoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of France, Wife of Henri IV; of Madame de Pompadour of the Court of Louis XV; and of Catherine de Medici, Queen of France, Wife of Henri II
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-07-20
508			_aProduced by Robert J. Hall
520			_a"Memoirs and Historical Chronicles of the Courts of Europe" by Marguerite et al. is a historical account written during the early 17th century. This work delves into the personal and political intricacies of the French court, particularly focusing on the life of Marguerite de Valois, her marriage to Henry IV, and the tumultuous events of the time, such as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. The narrative promises insights into the relationships and power struggles at play among notable figures like Catherine de Medici and the various factions within the court. The opening of the memoirs introduces Marguerite de Valois as she reflects on her life from childhood, set against the backdrop of the political tensions between Catholics and Huguenots. She recounts her attempts to maintain her Catholic faith amidst familial pressures, particularly from her brother Anjou, who was persuaded to change his religion. Marguerite recalls vivid anecdotes from her youth, such as a grand festivity interrupted by a sudden storm, showcasing her sharp wit and her perspective on court life. As she navigates her relationships with family members and various court figures, the opening lays the groundwork for the tumultuous events that will unfold in her narrative, revealing the early personal trials she faces as a significant player in the religious and political landscape of France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMarguerite, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1615
653			_aFrance -- Court and courtiers
653			_aPompadour, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise de, 1721-1764
653			_aCatherine de Médicis, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of France, 1519-1589
700	1		_aBrantôme, Pierre de Bourdeille, _d-1614
700	1		_aDu Hausset, Mme., _d1713-1801
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12967
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