num_pages: 629
description: France's iconic queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous "Let them eat cake," was alternately revered and reviled during her lifetime. For centuries since, she has been the object of debate, speculation, and the fascination so often accorded illustrious figures in history. Married in mere girlhood, this essentially lighthearted child was thrust onto the royal stage and commanded by circumstance to play a significant role in European history. Antonia Fraser's lavish and engaging portrait excites compassion and regard for all aspects of the queen, immersing the reader not only in the coming-of-age of a graceful woman, but in the culture of an unparalleled time and place.
language: English
title: Marie Antoinette: The Journey
titlecomplete: Marie Antoinette: The Journey
characters: Marie Antoinette
genres: Historical, France, Biography, European History, Nonfiction, Audiobook, French Revolution, 18th Century, Biography Memoir, History
ratings_count: 36747
places: France
awards: name: Los Angeles Times Book Prize
publisher: WEIDENFELD