The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of , Consort of Henri IV, and Regent…
"The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of , Consort of Henri IV, and Regent" by Julia Pardoe is a historical 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 . 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.)
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| Author | Pardoe, Miss (Julia), 1804?-1862 |
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| Title | The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of , Consort of Henri IV, and Regent of the Kingdom under Louis XIII — Volume 2 |
| Credits | Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: , Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Marie de Médicis, Queen, consort of Henry IV, King of , 1573-1642 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11600 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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