Marie Antoinette's world : intrigue, infidelity, and adultery in Versailles /

This book explores the little-known intimate life of Marie Antoinette and her family in a world filled with intrigue, infidelity and adultery. Will Bashor reveals the hedonistic atmosphere at Versailles, unveiling a fascinating view behind the scenes as we learn the secret language of the queen'...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Bashor, Will (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2020]
Subjects:	Marie Antoinette, > Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, > 1755-1793. Marie Antoinette, > Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, > 1755-1793 > Family. Marie Antoinette, > Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, > 1755-1793 > Friends and associates. France > Court and courtiers > Social life and customs > 18th century. Queens > France > Biography. France > History > Louis XVI, 1774-1793. France > History > Revolution, 1789-1799.

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Summary:	This book explores the little-known intimate life of Marie Antoinette and her family in a world filled with intrigue, infidelity and adultery. Will Bashor reveals the hedonistic atmosphere at Versailles, unveiling a fascinating view behind the scenes as we learn the secret language of the queen's fan and explore the hidden passageways and staircases of endless intrigue at the palace.
Physical Description:	xix, 297 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781538138243 1538138247